Product Alert: Selected Nissin Shrimp-flavored Noodle Products

Filed in archive Food Allergies , Product Alerts on July 22, 2007

Selected shrimp-flavored noodle products have been recalled by Nissin Foods (USA) Co. because of the seafood-flavored powder used in these Nissin products that has been found to contain cod and lobster.

[The recalled products were distributed throughout the United States through grocery stores and other food stores, under the names Nissin Original Chow Mein Shrimp and Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp.

Nissin Cup Noodles Shrimp was also sold through Wal-Mart stores under the label "Great Value Instant Shrimp" at Winn Dixie stores under the label "Thrifty Maid with Shrimp Oriental Noodles with Vegetables" and at aldi grocery stores under the label "Jehling Ramen Noodle Soup Cup with Shrimp and Vegetables."]

People with allergy or severe sensitivity to cod or lobster may face serious life-threatening reactions if they consumed these noodle products.

Those who have purchased such products are advised to discard them immediately or send the UPC Code only directly to Nissin at 2001 W Rosecrans Ave, Gardena, CA 90249 for a refund and a supplemental coupon.

For more information call Nissin Foods at 1-866-548-2945 or visit the Nissin Foods website.

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