Lotus Foods Ramen Noodle Recall Issued After Reports of Microwave Fires Involving Soup Cups

Over 200,000 Ramen Noodle products have been recalled due to incorrect labels, which instruct consumers to place the soup cups in the microwave, even though the containers are not safe for microwave use, and may cause fires and burns.

A Lotus Foods Ramen Noodle soup cup recall was announced by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) on December 13, following at least a dozen consumer reports of the soup cups becoming extremely hot, or sparking and catching on fire while being microwaved. To date, one injury has been reported involving a consumer who suffered minor burns.

Recalled items include certain ramen noodle soup products that are packaged in paper cups. According to the recall, the manufacturer reported to the CPSC the cooking instructions direct consumers to microwave the products in the paper cups, which are not rated for microwave use.

Microwaving the soup cups could result in a variety of adverse consequences including, overheating that could lead to burns, fires, and property damage.

The recall involves an estimated 239,000 Lotus Foods two ounce ramen noodle soups that were packaged in paper cups. Products include Red Miso Rice Ramen Noddle Soup sold in a red paper cup with UPC Code 7 08953 651019, Masala Curry Rice Ramen Noddle Soup sold in purple cups with UPC Code 7 08953 65102 6 and Tom Yum Rice Ramen Noddle Soup products sold in green cups with UPC Code 7 08953 65103 3.

The products were manufactured in China under Lotus Foods, of Richmond California where they were distributed to Whole Foods Market stores, Safeway Grocery Stores and other independent natural and specialty stores as well as online through Amazon.com and Lotusfoods.com from August 2018 through November 2018 for about $2.50 each.

Customers are being asked to stop consuming the recalled ramen noodle products and to contact Lotus Foods customer service at 866-330-4390 or visit them online at www.lotusfoods.com and navigate to the noodle soup cup recall banner for information on how to receive a free replacement product.