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Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Reported: December 13, 2018 Initiated: December 13, 2018 #19048

Product Description

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

Reason for Recall

The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.

Remedy

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled?
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. Units affected: About 239,000.
Why was this product recalled?
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.
What should consumers do?
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.
Which agency issued this recall?
This recall was issued by the CPSC on December 13, 2018. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: 19048.