Danish authorities pull popular Korean ramen over health risks
12 June 2024 12:32
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration has withdrawn popular Korean instant noodles because they may threaten consumer health or safety. Which specific products are involved?
The noodles mentioned in the communiqué are prevalent on social media. Due to their spicy taste, internet users participate in challenges where they eat them in front of cameras.
Denmark has withdrawn Korean instant noodles from sale
The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) announced in the latest communiqué that famous Korean instant noodles are too spicy. Experts have determined that their consumption can result in severe intoxication and thus negatively affect health and well-being. According to DVFA, the warning covers three types of instant ramen noodles from South Korea's Samyang company:
- Buldak 3x Spicy Hot Chicken,
- 2x Spicy Hot Chicken,
- Hot Chicken Stew.
The Danish food agency warns against consuming products officially recognized as dangerous and called on consumers to return the products mentioned in the communiqué to stores. BBC reports that it is uncertain whether specific incidents prompted Danish authorities to take action.
Instant noodles too spicy. Risk of intoxication development
Before DVFA decided to withdraw the products from sale, it thoroughly analyzed their compositions and indicated that each of the listed products' capsaicin levels exceeded the safety norm for health. According to experts, this poses a risk for consumers of severe intoxication, especially in children.
What is capsaicin? It is a natural substance found, among other things, in chilli peppers, responsible for their hot, burning taste. It acts on pain receptors, causing a sensation of burning and spiciness in the mouth.
