Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups
Date of Recall
2018-12-13CPSC Release Number
19-048Manufactured In
ChinaUnits
About 239,000Importer
Lotus Foods Inc., of Richmond, Calif.Sold By
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.Problem/Hazard
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.Injuries/Incidents
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.Description
Remedy
ReplaceConsumer 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.Recall Comments
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