Thread: Too spicy for Denmark

Denmark recalls South Korean instant noodles for being too spicy

Danish authorities say products could cause ‘poisoning’ in children and elderly


Denmark’s food agency has withdrawn three South Korean spicy instant noodle products over fears they are so hot they could cause “acute poisoning”.

The Danish Veterinary and Food Administration (DFDA) said that the Samyang Buldak 3x Spicy & Hot Chicken, 2x Spicy & Hot Chicken and Hot Chicken Stew would be taken off shelves for public safety.

In a statement they claimed the products contained levels of capsaicin, a spicy compound found in chilli peppers, that were “so high that they pose a risk of the consumer developing acute poisoning”.

"If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased," the agency added.

Children and teenagers in Denmark have been daring each other on social media to eat “a strong bowl of noodle soup”, referring to the three South Korean products, the agency said.

Henrik Dammand Nielsen from the DFDA said that possible symptoms include burning and discomfort, nausea, vomiting and high blood pressure.

A spokesperson for Samyang Foods said: “Currently, the products are being exported around the world, but this is the first time they have been recalled for this reason.”

In September, a US teenager with a congenital heart defect who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract.


Denmark recalls South Korean instant noodles for being too spicy | Evening Standard

I haven't tried them. Have you tried them Helge? Or anyone else?

No

Wife and kids eat the thai ones

I have both the x3 and the x2. It is damn hot but manageable, not sure why you would ban it though, but we all know the Danes are not that bright.

Other countries will now be looking into this. Will be interesting to see if anyone else does what the Danes have done.

There was recently a teenager in the US who died after eating some extra spicy snack chips. I’ll try and locate the article.

Teen who ate spicy tortilla chip died of high chile consumption and had a heart defect, autopsy says

A Massachusetts teen who participated in a spicy tortilla chip challenge on social media died from eating a large quantity of chile pepper extract and also had a congenital heart defect, according to autopsy results obtained by The Associated Press.


Harris Wolobah, a 10th grader from the city of Worcester, died on Sept. 1, 2023, after eating the Paqui chip as part of the manufacturer’s “One Chip Challenge.”


“We were and remain deeply saddened by the death of Harris Wolobah and extend our condolences to his family and friends,” Paqui, a Texas-based subsidiary of the Hershey Co., said in a statement Thursday. A phone number listed for Harris’ family was disconnected. The Associated Press left messages seeking comment with friends of the family.


Harris died of cardiopulmonary arrest “in the setting of recent ingestion of food substance with high capsaicin concentration,” according to the autopsy from the Chief Office of the Medical Examiner. Capsaicin is the component that gives chile peppers their heat.

The autopsy also said that Harris had cardiomegaly, meaning an enlarged heart, and a congenital defect described as “myocardial bridging of the left anterior descending coronary artery.”


A myocardial bridge occurs when a segment of a major artery of the heart runs within the heart muscle instead of on its surface, according to Dr. James Udelson, chief of cardiology at Tufts Medical Center.


“It is possible that with significant stimulation of the heart, the muscle beyond the bridge suddenly had abnormal blood flow (‘ischemia’) and could have been a cause of a severe arrhythmia,” Udelson told the AP in an email. “There have been reports of acute toxicity with capsaicin causing ischemia of the heart muscle.”


Large doses of capsaicin can increase how the heart squeezes, putting extra pressure on the artery, noted Dr. Syed Haider, a cardiologist at MedStar Washington Hospital Center.


But while the autopsy results suggest that a heart defect probably made Harris more vulnerable to the negative effects of the chile pepper extract, people without underlying risk factors can also experience serious heart problems from ingesting large amounts of capsaicin, Haider said.


Udelson and Haider both spoke in general terms; neither was involved in Harris’ case.


The cause of Harris’ death was determined on Feb. 27, and a death certificate was released to the Worcester city clerk’s office on March 5, according to Elaine Driscoll, a spokesperson for the Massachusetts Executive Office of Public Safety and Security. The state only released the cause and manner of death. Officials will not release a full report, which is not considered part of the public record, she said.


The Paqui chip, sold individually for about $10, came wrapped in foil in a coffin-shaped box containing the warning that it was intended for the “vengeful pleasure of intense heat and pain.” The warning noted that the chip was for adult consumption only, and should be kept out of the reach of children.


Despite the warning, children had no problem buying the chips, and there had been reports from around the country of teens who got sick after taking part in the chip-eating challenge. Among them were three California high school students who were taken to a hospital and seven students in Minnesota who were treated by paramedics after taking part in the challenge in 2022.


In its statement Thursday, Paqui cited the chip’s “clear and prominent labeling highlighting that the product was not for children or anyone sensitive to spicy foods or with underlying health conditions.”


“We saw increased reports of teens and other individuals not heeding these warnings,” the statement read. "As a result, while the product adhered to food safety standards, out of an abundance of caution, we worked with retailers to voluntarily remove the product from shelves in September 2023, and the One Chip Challenge has been discontinued.”


The challenge called for participants to eat the Paqui chip and then see how long they could go without consuming other food and water. Sales of the chip seemed largely driven by people posting videos on social media of them or their friends taking the challenge. They showed people, including children, unwrapping the packaging, eating the chips and then reacting to the heat. Some videos showed people gagging, coughing and begging for water.


Spicy food challenges have been around for years. From local chile pepper eating contests to restaurant walls of fame for those who finished extra hot dishes, people around the world have been daring each other to eat especially fiery foods, with some experts pointing to the internal rush of competition and risk-taking.


A YouTube series called “Hot Ones” rose to internet fame several years ago with videos of celebrities’ reactions to eating spicy wings. Meanwhile, restaurants nationwide have offered in-person challenges — from Buffalo Wild Wings’ “Blazin’ Challenge” to the “Hell Challenge” of Wing King in Las Vegas. In both challenges, patrons over 18 can attempt to eat a certain amount of wings doused in extra hot sauce in limited time without drinking or eating other food. Chile pepper eating contests are also regularly hosted around the world.


Extremely spicy products created and marketed solely for the challenges — and possible internet fame — represent a more recent phenomenon exacerbated by social media.


Harris’ death spurred warnings from Massachusetts authorities and physicians, who cautioned that eating such spicy foods can have unintended consequences. Since the chip fad emerged, poison control centers have warned that the concentrated amount could cause allergic reactions, trouble breathing, irregular heartbeats and even heart attacks or strokes.


Teen died from eating a spicy chip as part of social media challenge | AP News

Gonna have some for breakfast!



We also have these other flavours in the cupboard, but I think these ones are not banned.



Silly Danes.

Well, it should be a boost for sales everywhere else.

2 X Spicy is probably fine for breakfast.

3 X is for when you're not really planning on venturing far from the house.

A lot of weirdos in Denmark I have heard. Hopefully there's a bum gun for the afflicted. Once were Vikings? Now can't eat noodles? Wtf.. anyhoo I heard an aussie shiela married into there royal family so hopefully some inter breeding will lift the standard?

Meanwhile in Laos sales of those Korean noodles are rocketing. The Lao don't fuck around when it comes to spicy noodles , they don't know what's all the fuss about

Originally Posted by BLD

A lot of weirdos in Denmark I have heard.

Helga being a prime example.

Originally Posted by bsnub

Helga being a prime example.

He's just misunderstood. ? Maybe?

Originally Posted by BLD

He's just misunderstood. ? Maybe?

No, he is a Marxist weirdo.

Wife and daughter love this stuff, they are a firm favourite of the curry one right now. Bloody good stuff!

Originally Posted by BLD

Meanwhile in Laos sales of those Korean noodles are rocketing. The Lao don't fuck around when it comes to spicy noodles , they don't know what's all the fuss about

The Khmer's of Surin would beg to differ....I see an Olympic event in the future

It would be close for sure

Possibly a



Dead heat

Originally Posted by BLD

A lot of weirdos in Denmark I have heard. Hopefully there's a bum gun for the afflicted. Once were Vikings? Now can't eat noodles? Wtf.. anyhoo I heard an aussie shiela married into there royal family so hopefully some inter breeding will lift the standard?

Originally Posted by BLD

Originally Posted by bsnub
Helga being a prime example.

He's just misunderstood. ? Maybe?

I'm on ignore

FFS, Dumbo !