Vegetarian Chicken Flavor Ramen recalled for undeclared Yellow #5
Palmetto Gourmet Foods is recalling VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR RAMEN Express (3oz packages) because it contains undeclared Yellow #5, an FDA-approved food colorant that must be labeled for consumers with sensitivities.
What this means for you
Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with a labeling defect (undeclared Yellow #5). No reported illnesses or injuries are mentioned in the source text; the hazard is preventable through proper labeling, qualifying this as a moderate-severity labeling and allergen-disclosure issue.
Plain-English summary
Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR RAMEN Express, packaged at 3 ounces (85 grams) per unit, because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5. Yellow #5 is a food colorant that must be properly declared on the ingredient label. Consumers with sensitivities or allergies to this ingredient may be affected.
The product has UPC 8 10037 81061 5 and was produced by Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc., located in Saluda, South Carolina. All products with a Best By Date before January 15, 2027 are included in this recall. The product was distributed to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check the package for the Best By Date. If the date is before January 15, 2027, consumers should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase for a refund. Anyone with questions or concerns should contact the recalling firm or their local health department.
The recalled product
- Product
- VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR RAMEN Express Net wt 3oz (85g) Ingredients: Enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour***) Vegetable oil***" Contains: Wheat, Soy. UPC 8 10037 81061 5 Produced by PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC SALUDA, SC 29138
- Manufacturer
- Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc.
- Category
- Food — Dry Goods / Noodles
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (1)
- All products with Best By Date before 01/15/2027
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.
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