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Korean spicy noodles recalled over "health hazard"

Headline from Newsweek

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

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Reports & sources

15 articles, oldest first.

  1. Time

    Denmark Recalls Popular Korean Instant Noodles for Spiciness (opens Time)

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    The South Korean brand that made the noodles said its understanding was that Denmark recalled the noodles "because they were too spicy."

  2. NBC News

    Too hot to handle? Denmark recalls South Korean brand’s viral spicy ramen (opens NBC News)

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    While Samyang fans have made the instant ramen internet famous, Denmark says the noodle products could poison consumers.

  3. CNN

    Instant ramen ‘fire noodles’ are too spicy for this country (opens CNN)

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    Three varieties of “fire chicken” instant ramen noodles popularized by a viral internet challenge have been recalled in Denmark after they were deemed to be too spicy.

  4. Al Jazeera

    Denmark says Korean instant noodles too spicy to eat safely (opens Al Jazeera)

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    Danish Veterinary and Food Administration recalls Samyang instant noodles over ‘acute poisoning’ risk.

  5. The Guardian

    Denmark recalls South Korean firm’s instant noodles for being too spicy (opens The Guardian)

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    Three products from Samyang Foods assessed to be so hot they pose risk of ‘acute poisoning’

  6. New York Post

    Denmark mocked for recalling ramen noodles for being too spicy: ‘That’s dumb’ (opens New York Post)

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    Officials in Denmark have recalled ramen noodles manufactured by Samyang, saying a chili pepper extract included in the three of its popular products could "poison consumers." However, the South Korean company has hit back, saying there's no problem with the quality of their products and that the Da…

  7. Insider

    Denmark bans ramen noodles for being too spicy (opens Insider)

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    Ramen maker Samyang said it's the first time its products have been recalled for being too spicy.

  8. CBS News

    Denmark recalls some Korean ramen noodles deemed too spicy (opens CBS News)

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    Denmark's food safety agency has issued recalls for three ramen noodle products made by the South Korean company Samyang.

  9. Washington Times

    Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns (opens Washington Times)

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    Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks of "acute poisoning." Consumers are asked to discard them or return the noodles to the retailer.

  10. Deutsche Welle

    Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles for being too spicy – DW (opens Deutsche Welle)

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    Deutsche Welle's feed description

    Denmark recalls Korean instant noodles due to extreme spiciness, posing health risks. Authorities warn of high capsaicin levels causing potential acute poisoning.

  11. Newsweek

    Korean spicy noodles recalled over "health hazard" (opens Newsweek)

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    Newsweek's feed description

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

  12. WSVN Miami

    Denmark recalls spicy South Korean noodles over health concerns - WSVN 7News | Miami News, Weather, Sports (opens WSVN Miami)

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    COPENHAGEN, Denmark (AP) — Food authorities in Denmark have recalled three types of spicy instant noodle products imported from South Korea over possible risks of

  13. Fox News

    Country's food police recall various types of instant noodles for being too spicy (opens Fox News)

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    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.

Identical headlines usually mean shared wire copy. They are counted as separate articles but are not independent confirmation.

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