CPSC Recall in 2018: Lotus Foods Recalls Ramen Noodle Soup Cups Due to Fire and Burn Hazards

Updated on March 25, 2026.

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Data Source: CPSC.

Recall Number: 19-048

Date: December 13, 2018

Product Name: Lotus Foods rice ramen noodle soup cups

Recall 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 FlavorCup ColorUPC CodeRed Miso Rice Ramen Noodle Soupred7 08953 65101 9Masala Curry Rice Ramen Noodle Souppurple7 08953 65102 6Tom Yum Rice Ramen Noodle Soupgreen7 08953 65103 3

Hazard Description:

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

Consumer Action:

Remedy Type:

Replace

Units: About 239,000

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.

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.

Manufactured In:

China