Denmark officials warn ‘fire noodles’ too spicy for consumption
By Karah Rucker (Anchor), William Jackson (Producer), Jake Maslo (Video Editor)
In the U.S., consumers can find an array of eye-watering spicy foods, including popular Korean ramen brand Samyang. However, these fiery instant noodles have not been well received by health officials abroad.
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Denmark recalls South Korean noodles because they are “life-threatening spicy”
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Click to see story on hngn.comOn June 11, Denmark issued a recall for these products due to extremely high spice levels, which the government says could lead to “acute poisoning.” Danish food regulators are urging customers to either return the noodles to the retailer or discard them.
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Part of the backlash in Denmark stems from spicy food challenges on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram, which have led to serious injuries and even deaths.
One participant in such a challenge expressed significant apprehension about the risks involved, stating during a challenge that every bite was nerve-wracking and hoping it wouldn’t be lethal.
Danish officials caution that the intense heat from the chili sauce in these noodles could pose serious health risks, especially to children and the elderly. Symptoms could include burning and discomfort, nausea, vomiting and high blood pressure, according to the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration.
In response to the recall, noodle manufacturer Samyang acknowledged the action, explaining that the decision was based on the spice level rather than a quality defect. The company noted that this is the first global recall for these products and plans to review local regulations further.
[KARAH RUCKER]
HERE IN THE U.S. YOU CAN GET YOUR HANDS ON SOME EYE-WATERINGLY SPICY FOOD.
LIKE THIS KOREAN BRAND OF RAMEN.
BUT – THESE SPICY INSTANT NOODLES AREN’T SITTING WELL WITH HEALTH OFFICIALS OVERSEAS.
THIS WEEK – DENMARK ISSUED A RECALL OVER THESE PRODUCTS.
THE MOVE IS BECAUSE OF THE EXTREMELY HIGH SPICE LEVELS, WHICH THE GOVERNMENT SAYS COULD LEAD TO ‘ACUTE POISONING.’ DANISH FOOD REGULATORS ARE NOW URGING CUSTOMERS TO RETURN THE PRODUCT OR THROW IT OUT.
SOME OF WHAT’S DRIVING THIS DANISH BACKLASH – STEMS FROM SOCIAL MEDIA.
SEVERAL SPICY CHALLENGES ON PLATFORMS LIKE TIKTOK AND INSTAGRAM HAVE LED TO SERIOUS INJURY AND EVEN DEATH.
HJ Evelyn
“Every bite in this challenge is just so nerve-wracking no I like genuinely don’t want to do it I genuinely just like I really hope I don’t die yeah I can’t I can’t I can’t ready three two one cheers…I don’t think i can eat this.”
[KARAH RUCKER]
DANISH OFFICIALS WARN THE INTENSE HEAT FROM THE CHILI SAUCE IN THESE NOODLES COULD POSE SERIOUS HEALTH RISKS, ESPECIALLY TO CHILDREN AND THE ELDERLY, SAYING:
“Possible symptoms include burning and discomfort, nausea, vomiting and high blood pressure.”
THE NOODLE MANUFACTURER — SAMYANG — RESPONDED BY ACKNOWLEDGING THE RECALL, CLARIFYING THAT THE DECISION WAS MADE DUE TO THE SPICE LEVEL RATHER THAN A QUALITY DEFECT.
THE COMPANY EMPHASIZED THAT THIS IS THE FIRST TIME A RECALL FOR THESE PRODUCTS HAS BEEN ISSUED GLOBALLY AND PLANS TO REVIEW LOCAL REGULATIONS FURTHER.
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Denmark recalls Korean ramen for being too spicy
Click to see story on BBC NewsDenmark recalls South Korean firm’s instant noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on The GuardianDenmark Recalls These Spicy Korean Ramen Products, Says They Could Cause “Acute Poisoning”
Click to see story on NDTVDenmark recalls 3 spicy instant noodle soup brands from South Korea used in online food challenges
Click to see story on Associated Press NewsDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on abc NewsInstant ramen ‘fire noodles’ are too spicy for this country
Click to see story on CNNSuper-spicy ramen noodles recalled in Denmark over health risks
Click to see story on The Washington PostDenmark bans popular South Korean instant noodle for being too spicy
Click to see story on ABC AustraliaDenmark recalls some Korean ramen noodles deemed too spicy
Click to see story on CBS NewsDenmark bans ramen noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on Business InsiderDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on Coast ReporterDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on Flin Flon ReminderDenmark says Korean instant noodles too spicy to eat safely
Click to see story on Al JazeeraDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on Rocky Mountain OutlookToo hot to handle? Denmark recalls South Korean brand’s viral spicy ramen
Click to see story on NBC NewsKorea’s Buldak noodles recalled in Denmark for being too spicy
Click to see story on The Korea TimesDenmark pulls out popular Korean spicy noodle products from stores, cites risk of ‘poisoning’
Click to see story on InquirerDenmark ‘too spicy’ noodles recall: Real risk or a matter of taste?
Click to see story on EuronewsThe instant noodles of a South Korean company have been withdrawn from the market because they are too spicy, in Denmark: ‘Risk of acute poisoning’
Click to see story on Hot NewsDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns – WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports
Click to see story on WSVNDenmark Recalls Popular Korean Instant Noodles for Spiciness
Click to see story on Time MagazineToo hot to handle: Denmark pulls ultra-spicy noodles
Click to see story on Euro Weekly NewsDenmark recalls South Korean noodles for being too spicy – Daily Trust
Click to see story on Daily TrustDenmark recalls 3 spicy instant noodle soup brands from South Korea used in online food challenges
Click to see story on CTV NewsDenmark recalls South Korean noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on NZ HeraldDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on KRDOSpicy Korean Buldak noodles that may cause ‘acute poisoning’ recalled in Denmark
Click to see story on South China Morning PostDenmark recalls South Korean Samyang noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on Channel News AsiaKorean spicy noodles recalled over “health hazard”
Click to see story on NewsweekDenmark recalls South Korean noodles over threat of ‘developing acute poisoning’
Click to see story on WIONDenmark recalls Korean ramen for being so spicy they might cause ‘acute poisoning’
Click to see story on Sky News UKKorean noodles recalled in Denmark for being ‘too spicy’
Click to see story on UPIDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on WPLGDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on News 4 JAXDenmark recalls three spicy instant noodle soup brands from South Korea used in online food challenges
Click to see story on The Globe & MailDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on WKMGDenmark recalls Korean ramen brand Samyang for being too spicy
Click to see story on RNZDenmark recalls Samyang ‘extremely hot’ Korean ramen for being too spicy
Click to see story on The Straits TimesDenmark recalls South Korean Samyang Buldak noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on Malay MailDenmark Recalls Spicy South Korean Noodles over Health Concerns
Click to see story on 読売新聞オンラインDenmark recalls South Korean noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on ABS-CBNDenmark Recalls Fried Noodles with Nuclear Bulgur… ‘Too Spicy May Hurt Consumers’
Click to see story on 연합뉴스-Yonhap News AgencyDenmark recalls ‘too hot’ noodles due to risk of poisoning
Click to see story on NOSChicken noodle soup is banned in Denmark – too strong.
Click to see story on ExpressenDenmark Recalls Spicy South Korean Noodles Over Health Concerns
Click to see story on The Epoch TimesDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on Toronto SunCountry’s food police recall various types of instant noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on Fox NewsRight
Untracked Bias
Denmark recalls South Korean noodles because they are “life-threatening spicy”
Click to see story on Het Belang van LimburgDenmark recalls spicy noodles for risk of poisoning, still on sale in Belgium for now
Click to see story on Het NieuwsbladDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on Airdrie City ViewThese fiery, spicy ramen noodles are too spicy for the Danes
Click to see story on rnd.deChicken noodle soup is banned in Denmark – too strong.
Click to see story on Upsala Nya Tidning“It’s dangerous and toxic because it’s too spicy”… this country recalls fried noodles with nuclear bulgogi
Click to see story on NaverDenmark recalls viral Korean noodles: Here’s why – ‘Acute poisoning’ concerns Denmark
Click to see story on The Economic TimesThe West is really in decline: a spicy soup has been banned in Denmark because it is too spicy
Click to see story on telex.huDenmark recalls strong noodles — they’re too strong
Click to see story on AftenpostenDenmark’s decision to collect noodles from South Korea
Click to see story on HabertürkToo spicy for Denmark: Korean instant noodles recalled
Click to see story on stern.deDenmark Recalls South Korean Firm Samyang’s Instant Noodles For Being Extremely Spicy
Click to see story on NDTV ProfitIn Denmark, hot noodles recalled — because they were too hot
Click to see story on RTV SlovenijaDenmark recalls Korean ramen for being too spicy
Click to see story on 98 Rock BaltimoreDenmark Recalls Spicy South Korean Noodles Over Health Concerns – KFOR FM 101.5 1240 AM
Click to see story on KFOR FM 103.3 1240 AMDenmark bans South Korean noodles for being too spicy
Click to see story on The Local – DkDenmark recalls spicy South Korean ramen noodles over ‘acute poisoning’ fears
Click to see story on Express USDenmark bans spicy instant noodles; product is sold in Brazil
Click to see story on CNN BrasilSTA: South Korean noodles recalled in Denmark because they are too hot
Click to see story on sta.siDenmark recycles 3 types of “hot” chicken noodles from South Korea
Click to see story on 星島頭條網Popular Spicy Noodles Pulled from Shelves in Denmark
Click to see story on dagens.comDenmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns
Click to see story on thealbertan.comDenmark recalls South Korean noodles for being ‘too spicy’
Click to see story on brusselssignal.euKorean Ramen Noodles Recalled for Being Too Spicy
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