Reported Dec 13, 2018
Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards
Lotus Foods Inc. of Richmond, Calif.
High riskUsing this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.What you should do
Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled soup cups and contact Lotus Foods for a coupon for a replacement product.
Firm 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.
What it looks like
Is this the product you have?
- Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups
- UPCs
708953651019708953651026708953651033- Amount recalled
- About 239,000
Where it was sold
Sold at 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..
Why it was recalled
Stop using this product now
The paper soup cup's labeling incorrectly instructs consumers to use the microwave for cooking, posing fire and burn hazards.
Using this product could cause serious injury, illness or death — stop using it now.
Reports so far: 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.
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