Elevated risk U.S. Food and Drug Administration

S&S Cup Saimin Noodles with Soup & Garnishes recall: May contain undeclared egg white powder

Recall published 2+ years ago

May contain undeclared egg white powder

S&S Cup Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dipsS&S Cup Sauces & dips — recalled sauces & dips (photo 2)
2 photos published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration with the recall notice.

The hazard: Undeclared egg

This recall is a labelling failure: egg is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

What the notice says: People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

Why it matters: The label does not declare egg, so anyone who reads labels to avoid it has no way of knowing it is in there. For people without that allergy the product is safe to eat.

Symptoms and when to call a doctor

An undeclared allergen is a danger only to people allergic or intolerant to that ingredient. For everyone else the food is safe. Reactions range from an itchy mouth, hives, stomach cramps or vomiting through to anaphylaxis — swelling of the lips, tongue or throat, a tight chest, wheezing, a sudden drop in blood pressure or collapse. If anaphylaxis is suspected, use an epinephrine auto-injector straight away and call 911, even if the symptoms seem to settle, because a second wave can follow hours later.

This page is general information, not medical advice. If you feel unwell, a clinician who can see you is the only person able to judge your case.

Recall details

Published
May 16, 2024
Risk level
Elevated risk
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
S&S Cup
Product type
Sauces & dips
Units affected
37,158 cases
Distribution
California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah
UPC codes
085315089056, 085315089070
Reports of harm
To date, no illnesses related to the consumption of this product have been reported.

Products covered by this recall

Saimin Noodles with Soup & Garnishes

What the company announced

[HONOLULU, HI, May 16th, 2024] Sun Noodle is recalling approximately 37,158 cases of S&S CUP SAIMIN manufactured from May 9, 2023 – May 8, 2024, because they may contain undeclared egg white powder. Any product produced prior to May 9th, 2023 should have already been discarded due to expiration dates. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

S&S CUP SAIMIN was distributed across Hawaii, Fairfield CA, Sacramento CA, San Francisco CA, El Cerrito CA, Las Vegas NV, Reno NV, Provo UT, and St. George UT through distributors and retailers.

Product Name: S&S Cup Saimin – Noodles with Soup & Garnishes

Product UPC Code: 085315089056 and 085315089070

The following are the lot codes of the affected S&S Cup products:

Year 2023: Lot codes 1623129 - 1623365 (May 9th, 2023 - December 31st, 2023) Year 2024: Lot codes 1624001 - 1624129 (January 1st, 2024 - May 8th, 2024) The only affected lot codes will be increments between 1623129 – 1623365 or 1624001 - 1624129. The lot code can be found on the lid on the top of each S&S Saimin cup.

To date, no illnesses related to the consumption of this product have been reported.

This frozen product is sold in ready-to-heat cups as noodles with a separate fish cake that contains the allergen in question. Consumers microwave to cook and add hot water. During Sun Noodle’s routine quality checks, our validation of supplier ingredients showed the use of egg white powder not disclosed on our labeling of the final assembled product. As a precautionary measure, we urge consumers who have purchased the S&S Cup Saimin to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience or concern this may cause and assure our customers that we are taking all necessary steps to ensure the safety and quality of our products.

For any inquiries or concerns regarding this recall, customers can contact Sun Noodle directly at 888-735-7777 Monday – Friday 8:30 – 5:30 CST (monitored after hours & weekends) or by email at [email protected] .

Reproduced from the company announcement posted on fda.gov. Links and contact forms in the original are not repeated here; the official notice below has them.

Check your product

The notice names 5 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 085315089056
  • 085315089070

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 1623129 - 1623365
  • 1624001 - 1624129

Model or item number

On the rating label, the box or the instruction sheet.

  • 2023

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Company recall announcements notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Egg

S&S Cup — This recall is a labelling failure: egg is present and the label does not say so. That is harmless to most households and genuinely dangerous to a few.

  1. If anyone in your household avoids egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.
  2. If a reaction has already happened, report it to the FDA through its consumer complaint coordinator so the case is attached to this recall.
  3. Tell anyone else who eats from your kitchen, including childminders, schools and anyone catering an event you contributed to.
  4. Keep the pack if you want a refund, or photograph the label and the lot code and then bin it. If nobody in the house avoids egg, you may simply eat it — the recall is about disclosure, not spoilage.

How to get your money back

Food recalls carry a full refund, and in the United States you usually do not need the receipt or the packaging.

  • Take the product, or your photo of the label, to the customer service desk of the store where you bought it. Nearly every national grocer refunds recalled food on the spot.
  • Bought it online? Open the order in your account and use the refund option; marketplace sellers are required to honour a federal recall.
  • If the store refuses, contact the recalling company using the details on this page. The firm, not the shop, carries the cost of a recall.
  • If you have a loyalty card, the retailer can look the purchase up in your history — Kroger, Costco and Walmart all do this routinely.

Remedy named in the notice: As a precautionary measure, we urge consumers who have purchased the S&S Cup Saimin to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Company contact: Sun Noodle — Consumers: Sun Noodle, 888-735-7777

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

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Questions people ask about this recall

Why was S&S Cup sauces & dips recalled?

May contain undeclared egg white powder People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to egg, run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume these products.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 085315089056, 085315089070; lot code 1623129 - 1623365, 1624001 - 1624129; model number 2023. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

If anyone in your household avoids egg, stop serving the product immediately and check whether any was used in food already prepared.

Can I get my money back?

The notice says: As a precautionary measure, we urge consumers who have purchased the S&S Cup Saimin to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists California, Hawaii, Nevada, Utah.

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