CLASS I Food recall · Reported 7 Feb 2018 · FDA Enforcement Report

Ottogi Rice Cake Soup recalled by Ottogi America

Ottogi America is recalling Ottogi Rice Cake Soup, distributed in 11 states. The recall was initiated on 16 Jan 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesExpiration date: June 20, 2018

Quantity recalled10,800 units or 900 cases

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-0697-2018
FDA event ID: 78976
Recalling firm: Ottogi America, Gardena, CA
Brand: Ottogi
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 16 Jan 2018
FDA classified: 1 Feb 2018
Reported: 7 Feb 2018
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: Letter
Reason category: Undeclared Milk
Product category: Soup

Timeline

16 Jan 2018	Recall initiated by company
1 Feb 2018	Classified by FDA	+16 days
7 Feb 2018	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Firm determined that their Rice Cake Soup has undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate.

Product as listed by the FDA

Ottogi Rice Cake Soup, 6.4oz. UPC 6 45175 89093 52; Item Number 29409101; Ingredients: 1. Rice Cake: Rice Water, Salt, Spirits; 2. Liquid Soup: Beef Bone Extract, Prim/starch syrup, coconut oil, sodium Caseinate, Water, Salt, Maltodextrin, Garlic, Chicken Extract Powder. (USA) Sugar, Black Pepper, monosodium glutamate,5ribonucleotide 3. Dehydrated vegetable mix: Green onion, soybean protein, seaweed. Product of Korea. Manufactured by Ottogi Frozen Foods Co., Ltd., Gyeonggido, Korea. Distributed by Ottogi America Inc.

Where it was distributed

Il, TX, NJ, CA, GA, AZ, HI, CO, OR, UT, WA, NV,

Arizona California Colorado Georgia Hawaii New Jersey Nevada Oregon Texas Utah Washington

Questions about this recall

Is Ottogi Rice Cake Soup recalled?

Yes. Ottogi America recalled Ottogi Rice Cake Soup on 16 Jan 2018. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-0697-2018.

Why was it recalled?

Firm determined that their Rice Cake Soup has undeclared milk in the form of sodium caseinate.

Which lots are affected?

Expiration date: June 20, 2018

Where was it sold?

Il, TX, NJ, CA, GA, AZ, HI, CO, OR, UT, WA, NV,

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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