Denmark recalls Korean ramen for being so spicy they might cause 'acute poisoning'

For a South Korean instant noodle brand a first-of-its-kind product recall. Too spicy for Europeans

A Danish food regulator pulled three varieties of the Buldak ramen brand because the spice levels posed a threat to “children and weak or elderly people.”

Denmark pulls out popular Korean spicy noodle products from stores, cites risk of 'poisoning'

Denmark has taken a bold step in consumer safety by recalling several spicy ramen noodle products from the South Korean company Samyang, citing potentially dangerous levels of capsaicin, the active component in chili peppers. The recall, announced by Denmark’s food agency, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA), includes three fiery flavors from Samyang’s instant ramen line: Buldak 3x Spicy & Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy & Hot Chicken, an…

Korean spicy noodles recalled over "health hazard"

"Chili in large quantities poses a risk to children and frail adults in particular," the head of Denmark's Food and Drug Administration said.

Denmark Recalls These Spicy Korean Ramen Products, Says They Could Cause "Acute Poisoning"

Denmarks food agency has recalled three products by Samyang, a South Korean instant ramen brand on account of their high spice levels.

Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns

COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks for “acute poisoning.” The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration said children and teenagers are daring each other on social media to eat “a strong bowl of noodle soup” containing capsaicin, an active ingredient in chile peppers but also a chemical that can be a neurotoxin and a healt…

Country's food police recall various types of instant noodles for being too spicy

A South Korean company's spicy noodles were recalled by Denmark's food authorities after the products were found to contain too much capsaicin, which is a neurotoxin.