The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0548-2026·Announced 2026-03-18

Vegetarian Chicken Flavor Ramen Express contains undeclared Yellow #5

Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling Vegetarian Chicken Flavor Ramen Express because the product contains undeclared Yellow #5 food coloring, a major allergen for some consumers.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: FDA Class II recall with an undeclared food coloring allergen (Yellow #5). The hazard affects consumers with known allergies or sensitivities to this additive, fitting the criteria for allergen mislabeling on a known allergen.

Plain-English summary

Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. is recalling Vegetarian Chicken Flavor Ramen Express (net weight 3oz/85g, UPC 8 10037 81004 2) due to the presence of undeclared Yellow #5. The product was produced by Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc. in Saluda, South Carolina.

All products with a Best By Date before January 15, 2027 are included in this recall. Approximately 12,944,644 packages were distributed to the following states: Alabama, Arizona, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Missouri, Mississippi, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Nebraska, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, and Wisconsin.

Yellow #5 is a known allergen. Consumers who have purchased this product and have a sensitivity or allergy to Yellow #5 should not consume it. Consumers who have purchased this product should stop consuming it immediately. Those with questions may contact Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc.

The recalled product

Product
VEGETARIAN CHICKEN FLAVOR RAMEN Express Net wt 3oz (85g) Ingredients: Enriched unbleached flour (wheat flour***) Palm oil***" Contains: Wheat, Soy. UPC 8 10037 81004 2 Produced by PALMETTO GOURMET FOODS, INC SALUDA, SC 29138
Manufacturer
Palmetto Gourmet Foods Inc.
Category
Food — Packaged Noodles
Hazard
  • allergen-yellow5
  • undeclared-ingredient

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • All products with Best By Date before 01/15/2027

Distribution

Distributed in 32 states:

  • AL
  • AR
  • AZ
  • CA
  • CO
  • CT
  • DE
  • FL
  • GA
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MI
  • MO
  • MS
  • NC
  • NE
  • NH
  • NJ
  • NY
  • OH
  • OK
  • OR
  • PA
  • TN
  • TX
  • UT
  • VA
  • WI

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