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Medium RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Packaged & Processed

Ramen Express Vegetarian Chicken Flavor Recalled for Undeclared Yellow #5

Agency Publication Date: March 9, 2026
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Summary

Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling approximately 18.6 million packages of Ramen Express Vegetarian Chicken Flavor because they contain undeclared Yellow #5, a color additive. Consumers with a sensitivity to Yellow #5 may experience allergic reactions after consuming these products. The recall affects two varieties of 3-ounce packages sold in over 30 states with 'Best By' dates before January 15, 2027.

Risk

The product contains Yellow #5, which is not listed on the ingredient label. People who have a sensitivity or allergy to this color additive run the risk of serious or life-threatening allergic reactions if they consume these products.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 3oz (85g) packages of Ramen Express Vegetarian Chicken Flavor with UPC 8 10037 81061 5 (Vegetable oil version) or UPC 8 10037 81004 2 (Palm oil version).
  2. Look for 'Best By' dates printed on the packaging; all products with a date before 01/15/2027 are included in this recall.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) for additional questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

๐Ÿ’ฐOption 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
๐Ÿ—‘๏ธOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Ramen Express VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR (3oz/85g)by Ramen Express
Variants: Vegetable oil version
UPC Codes:
810037810615
Lot Numbers:
Recall #: H-0547-2026
Date Ranges: All products with Best By Date before 01/15/2027

Ingredients: Enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour***) Vegetable oil***" Contains: Wheat, Soy. Produced in Saluda, SC 29138.

Product: Ramen Express VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR (3oz/85g)by Ramen Express
Variants: Palm oil version
UPC Codes:
810037810042
Lot Numbers:
Recall #: H-0548-2026
Date Ranges: All products with Best By Date before 01/15/2027

Ingredients: Enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour***) Palm oil***" Contains: Wheat, Soy. Produced in Saluda, SC 29138.

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 98313
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc.
Sold By: Retailers in 32 states
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (5,664,960/3oz pkgs; 12,944,644/3oz pkgs)
Distributed To: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Wisconsin

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