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Product recall · CPSCDecember 13, 2018Serious
Lotus Foods Ramen Noodle Soup Cups
The notice says to stop using it — see below for what to do.
What’s wrong
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.
The Recall Registry rates this serious — Fire or burn risk.
What it looks like
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What to do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.
Who to contact: Lotus Foods toll-free at 866-330-4390 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT Monday through Friday or online at www.lotusfoods.com and click on the noodle soup cup recall banner or www.lotusfoods.com/noodle-cup-safety-recall/ for more information.
The product
The product involves Lotus Foods two ounce ramen noodle soups packaged in paper cups that are not microwave safe. The recalled soup cups contain organic brown rice noodles and were sold in three flavors; red miso rice ramen noodle soup, masala curry rice ramen noodle soup and tom yum rice noodle soup. The UPC code is printed on the back side of the cup to the left of the front panel. Soup Flavor Cup Color UPC Code Red Miso Rice Ramen Noodle Soup red 7 08953 65101 9 Masala Curry Rice Ramen Noodle Soup purple 7 08953 65102 6 Tom Yum Rice Ramen Noodle Soup green 7 08953 65103 3
Details
- Units affected
- About 239,000
- Recall date
- December 13, 2018
- Brand
- Lotus Foods Inc., of Richmond, Calif.
- What has been reported
- Lotus Foods has received 12 reports of the soup cups becoming extremely hot and/or sparking or catching fire during microwaving, including one report of a minor burn. Reported damage has been limited to the noodle cups.
Whole Foods Market stores and other independent natural and specialty stores nationwide, Safeway stores in Northern California and online at Amazon.com and Lotusfoods.com from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $2.50.
The official notice
This recall was issued by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. The Recall Registry summarises it — always confirm the details at the source.
Their exact wording: “Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards”
Worried about the other things in your house? You can write down what you have and be told if one is recalled — or, if you sell second-hand, check your whole stock at once.
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