Top Ramen Recall: What You Need to Know
What's Happening
Nissin Foods, the manufacturer of Top Ramen, has issued a recall for select varieties of its popular instant noodle product due to the potential presence of small pieces of plastic in the seasoning packets.
The recall affects specific production codes of Top Ramen Chicken Flavor and Top Ramen Oriental Flavor sold in the United States. The affected products have "best by" dates ranging from April 2023 to October 2023.
Affected Products
- Top Ramen Chicken Flavor (UPC: 024200029302) with "best by" dates of August 19, 2023 through October 23, 2023
- Top Ramen Oriental Flavor (UPC: 024200029295) with "best by" dates of April 15, 2023 through June 13, 2023
What to Do
Consumers who have purchased the affected products are urged to stop consuming them and return them to the place of purchase for a full refund.
If you have consumed the affected products and experience any health concerns, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
Consumer Impact
The recall affects a significant number of Top Ramen products sold in the United States. Consumers are advised to check their pantries and discard any affected products.
The recall may lead to temporary shortages of Top Ramen products in stores while the affected products are removed from shelves.
Company Response
Nissin Foods has apologized for the inconvenience and is working to remove the affected products from the market.
The company has also launched an investigation into the source of the plastic contamination and is taking steps to prevent it from happening again.
More Information
Consumers with questions or concerns about the recall can contact Nissin Foods at 1-800-588-0123.
For more information on the recall, visit the Nissin Foods website: https://www.nissinfoods.com/news/important-notice-top-ramen-recall
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