Maruchan Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 41789 00186 4, Maruchan Inc. Irvine, CA 92618. Product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with cardboard label wrapped around.

Potential metal fragments in products.

Recall #: F-2966-2015
Affected scope: 17,303 total cases
Initiated: July 9, 2015

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated September 2026

Maruchan, Inc. recalled Maruchan Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 4… - a moderate-severity action.

Maruchan Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 4… was recalled by Maruchan, Inc. in August 26, 2015. Reason: Potential metal fragments in products.. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #F-2966-2015 with the FDA Food before acting.

The recall

Maruchan, Inc. issued this moderate-severity FDA Food recall-Potential metal fragments in products..

Moderate
severity level: Class II
classification: August 26, 2015
reported

Sourced from official FDA Food enforcement records. Verify recall #F-2966-2015 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from FDA Food - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified moderate severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

Maruchan Instant Lunch Con Camaron, Limon y Habanero, Contenido Neto 64 g, UPC code: 0 41789 00186 4, Maruchan Inc. Irvine, CA 92618. Product is packaged in a styrofoam cup with cardboard label wrapped around.

Reason for recall

Potential metal fragments in products.

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the FDA Food recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Severity class	Moderate (Class II)
Status	Terminated
Recall number	F-2966-2015
Date reported	August 26, 2015
Date initiated	July 9, 2015
Recalling firm	Maruchan, Inc.
Firm location	Irvine, CA
Affected scope	17,303 total cases
Distribution	No U.S. distribution. Foreign distribution to the following; Mexico and El Salvador

Profile values are sourced directly from the official FDA Food enforcement record. Source: U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

What to do with this recall

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Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Potential metal fragments in products.

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the FDA Food on August 26, 2015. Severity: Moderate. Recall number: F-2966-2015.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: No U.S. distribution. Foreign distribution to the following; Mexico and El Salvador.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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