CLASS I Food recall · Reported 12 Dec 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report
Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy recalled by Ottogi America
Ottogi America is recalling Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy, distributed in California, Hawaii, Illinois, New Jersey, Texas. The recall was initiated on 21 Nov 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0736-2019
- FDA event ID
- 81631
- Recalling firm
- Ottogi America, Gardena, CA
- Brand
- Ottogi Jin
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 21 Nov 2018
- FDA classified
- 19 Dec 2018
- Reported
- 12 Dec 2018
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Letter
- Reason category
- Undeclared Allergens
- Product category
- Pasta & Noodles
Timeline
| 21 Nov 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 12 Dec 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +21 days |
| 19 Dec 2018 | Classified by FDA | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Undeclared allergen; egg.
Food allergen labelling is required by US law for the nine major allergens. A product recalled for an undeclared allergen is only a risk to people with that allergy; everyone else can consume it safely.
Product as listed by the FDA
Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy NET WT. 1lb 5.16oz, 600g (120gx5) 5PK Manufactured by: Ottogi Ramyon Co. Ltd. Distributed by: Ottogi America, Inc. 1650 W. El Segundo Bl. Gardena, CA 90249
Where it was distributed
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, NJ, HI, TX, IL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada
Questions about this recall
Is Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy recalled?
Yes. Ottogi America recalled Ottogi Jin Ramen Spicy on 21 Nov 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0736-2019.
Why was it recalled?
Undeclared allergen; egg.
Which lots are affected?
BEST BEFORE AUG 20 2019
Where was it sold?
U.S. distribution to the following: CA, NJ, HI, TX, IL Foreign distribution to the following: Canada
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 21 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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