Another Vietnamese noodles product recalled in Europe
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An instant noodles product of Thien Huong has been recalled in Norway due to the presence of a banned substance, the second such incident in Europe this month.
The “dried noodles with chicken – and beef spices” of Ho Chi Minh City-based Thien Huong has been found to contain ethylene oxide, which is banned from food products in the country.
Vietnamese authorities have ordered Thien Huong to provide relevant samples to examine the claim.
A spokesperson for Thien Huong said Monday the recalled product is sold exclusively in Norway and not in Vietnam.
It has been sold for four months in “small” volume, the spokesperson said, adding there is no ethylene oxide in any part of the production.
Thien Huong exports to the E.U., the U.S., Africa, Japan and South Korea.
On Aug. 20, the Food Safety Authority of Ireland (FSAI) announced batches of Hao Hao and Good branded noodles were being recalled after they were also found to contain ethylene oxide.
Kajiwara Junichi, general director of Acecook Vietnam that produced the products, said the firm has abided by all the rules in Vietnam and in all the countries that it exports noodles to.
The firm has contacted its suppliers who have asserted they do not use ethylene oxide during production, he said, stressing Acecook Vietnam does not allow the use of ethylene oxide in any production process.
Questions & Answers
Q.Which specific instant noodle product from Thien Huong has been recalled in Norway?
Which specific instant noodle product from Thien Huong has been recalled in Norway?
The product recalled in Norway is Thien Huong's “dried noodles with chicken, and beef spices”. It was found to contain ethylene oxide, which is a banned substance in the country.
Q.What reason was given for the recall of Thien Huong's product in Norway?
What reason was given for the recall of Thien Huong's product in Norway?
The instant noodle product was recalled because it was found to contain ethylene oxide. This substance is banned from food products in Norway, leading to its withdrawal from sale.
Q.Are the recalled Thien Huong noodles sold in any other markets?
Are the recalled Thien Huong noodles sold in any other markets?
A spokesperson for Thien Huong stated that the recalled product is sold exclusively in Norway and not in Vietnam. The company also exports to the E.U., U.S., Africa, Japan, and South Korea.
Q.Have any other Vietnamese noodle products faced similar recalls recently?
Have any other Vietnamese noodle products faced similar recalls recently?
Yes, on August 20th, batches of Hao Hao and Good branded noodles were recalled in Ireland. These products, made by Acecook Vietnam, were also found to contain ethylene oxide.
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