Demands for the Ministry of Health to disclose the validity of the containment of “instant noodles”

Twitter users called on the Ministry of Public Health to respond to his post "East site" About pulling Taiwan and Malaysia for a product "instant noodles" Because it contains a carcinogenic substance, especially since the product is available in Qatar and is present in its markets.

The users called on the Ministry to clarify the danger this substance poses to children, especially since they are the most consumers of the instant noodle product, as some of the tweeters mentioned the immediate interaction of the Ministry of Health in such cases by providing a quick clarification of what is in the interest of consumers.

According to Reuters, Taiwan pulled the flavor "special chicken"a type of Indonesian noodle famous for its carcinogenic effects of ethylene oxide, which can increase the risk of cancer.

Also read: Exporting to more than 100 countries.. Taiwan and Malaysia are withdrawing "instant noodles" due to a carcinogen

According to Indonesian reports, the chemical ethylene oxide has been found in chicken flavor seasoning packages, which causes lymphoma and leukemia. On Wednesday, Malaysia also ordered the same blanket product checks at all entry points.

The producing company is a packaged food production unit owned by another company, and it has more than 20 production facilities worldwide and the pasta it produces is available in more than 100 countries.

Indonesia’s consumer protection agency says the food authority must check the ingredients of a product and recall it if it does not meet safety standards.

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