Glycidyl esters in instant noodles with hot chicken carbonara flavour from South Korea
- Classification
- Alert notification
- Risk
- Serious
- Category
- prepared dishes and snacks
- Hazard
- glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants}
- Origin
- South Korea
- Notifier
- Netherlands
What is this? Some instant noodles with hot chicken carbonara flavour from South Korea may have a chemical called glycidyl esters. This chemical can be harmful if eaten too much.
What's happening? These noodles have been found to have too much glycidyl esters. They are being taken off store shelves in the Netherlands, Germany, and Luxembourg.
Does this affect me? If you have bought these noodles, you may have them at home. People who eat a lot of these noodles could be at risk.
What should I do? Stop eating these noodles. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you are worried about your health.
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Classification: Alert notification · Risk: Serious · Category: prepared dishes and snacks · Hazard: glycidyl esters - {industrial contaminants} · Origin: South Korea · Notifier: Netherlands
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