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Paolo Confino

For a South Korean instant noodle brand a first-of-its-kind product recall. Too spicy for Europeans

Two men cook Buldak instant ramen in large metal pots (Credit: Xinhua News Agency)

A Danish food regulator recalled a brand of instant noodles, declaring the chewy, umami-filled strings posed a health hazard, despite not having quality control issues. They were too spicy.  

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DVFA) made the decision to recall three varieties of the popular Buldak instant noodle brand because they were deemed too heavy on the chili.  

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