Buldak noodles, manufactured by Samyang Foods, faced recalls because Danish authorities determined their high capsaicin content posed a risk of acute poisoning.
Here's a breakdown:
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Reason for the Ban: The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recalled several Buldak noodle varieties due to concerns about the extremely high levels of capsaicin. Capsaicin is the naturally occurring compound that gives chili peppers their spiciness.
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Risk of Acute Poisoning: The authorities believed that the capsaicin levels were so high that they could potentially cause acute poisoning, particularly in children.
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Affected Products: The recall specifically targeted Buldak noodles produced by Samyang Foods.
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Country Specific: It's important to note that this recall was specific to Denmark. Whether other countries have banned Buldak or issued similar warnings would need to be investigated separately.
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Samyang Foods' Response: Samyang Foods has not been quoted on the matter.
