Reporter Huang Zhongqiu / Report from Taipei
▲The well-known Korean instant noodles “NONGSHIM Nongshim Super Evolution Xin Bowl Noodles (Tofu and Kimchi Flavor)” were detected to contain ethylene oxide, a domestically banned pesticide (photo/provided by the Food and Drug Administration)
The Food and Drug Administration announced today (17) that the latest border inspections did not comply with food information inquiries, but it was found that the well-known Korean instant noodles “NONGSHIM Super Evolution Xin Bowl Noodles (Tofu Kimchi Flavor)” were detected to contain ethylene oxide, a pesticide banned in China , a total of 1,000 boxes, and 1,128 kilograms of Xinwan noodles had to be returned or destroyed; according to the statistics of the Food and Drug Administration, 32 batches of imported instant noodles in China have violated the regulations since last year. Yan Zonghai, director of the Linkou Chang Gung Clinical Poison Center, said , Ethylene oxide is considered by the World Health Organization as a primary carcinogen, which may increase the risk of blood cancer, and may also cause central and peripheral neuropathy.
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The Korean instant noodle “NONGSHIM Nongshim Super Evolution Xin Bowl Noodles (Tofu Kimchi Flavor)” was found to contain ethylene oxide, a pesticide banned in China. Chen Qingyu, Section Chief of the North District Management Center of the Food and Drug Administration, said that 32 batches of the imported instant noodle pesticide ethylene oxide have violated regulations since last year. Including 3 batches in South Korea, 13 batches in Indonesia, 2 batches in the Philippines, 7 batches in Vietnam, and 7 batches in Japan.
Yan Zonghai, director of the Chang Gung Clinical Poison Center in Linkou, said that ethylene oxide is mainly used for industrial purposes and is often used for sterilization. Cotton swabs used for PCR detection in the past have also found residues of ethylene oxide. Ethylene oxide has also been detected in ice cream and instant noodles a few days ago.
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Yan Zonghai said that ethylene oxide is considered by the World Health Organization to be a first-class carcinogen. Long-term exposure may cause cancer. It is believed that it may increase the risk of blood cancer and may also cause central and peripheral neuropathy. Although only trace amounts of illegal products were found, there are still concerns about carcinogenicity. It is recommended that the industry should clarify the cause as soon as possible.
