Denmark Recalls Korean Ramen for Being Too Spicy, Citing Potential Poisoning Risk
In an unexpected turn of events, Denmark has issued a recall for several popular spicy ramen noodle products from the South Korean company Samyang. The recall targets three fiery flavors from the Samyang instant ramen line: Buldak 3x Spicy & Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy & Hot Chicken, and Hot Chicken Stew. According to Denmark's food agency, the levels of capsaicin in these noodles could potentially poison consumers, marking an unusual intersection of food safety and cultural differences in spice tolerance. On Tuesday, the Danish Veterinary and Food Administration issued a warning and recall notice, urging consumers to discard or return the products. The agency's assessment determined that the capsaicin levels in a single packet were "so high that they pose a risk of the consumer developing acute poisoning." This caution extends particularly to children, who are more vulnerable to the effects of extremely spicy food. Samyang, the South Korean manufacturer, respo...
