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🍎 Food LV March 17, 2022

unauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of EO and 2-chloroethanol expressed as EO: 0.11 mg/kg - ppm) in instant noodle with taste of chicken from Ukraine

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
other food product / mixed
Hazard
ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues}
Origin
Ukraine
Notifier
Latvia
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What is this? A food recall about instant noodles with chicken taste. They have a chemical called ethylene oxide that should not be in food.

What's happening? The noodles from Ukraine have too much ethylene oxide. This is unsafe to eat.

Does this affect me? This affects people in Latvia who bought these noodles.

What should I do? Throw them away or return them. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Latvia

First published
March 17, 2022
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.1579

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What is this product recall alert about?
unauthorised substance ethylene oxide (sum of EO and 2-chloroethanol expressed as EO: 0.11 mg/kg - ppm) in instant noodle with taste of chicken from Ukraine. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: other food product / mixed · Hazard: ethylene oxide - {pesticide residues} · Origin: Ukraine · Notifier: Latvia
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on March 17, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Latvia.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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