KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. A senior lawmaker and Indonesia's consumer watchdog have urged the food regulator to examine a product of one of the world's biggest instant noodle brands, following a recall in Taiwan and Malaysia on concerns it could contain a carcinogenic ingredient. Taiwan on Monday recalled the "special chicken" flavour of Indomie, a popular Indonesian instant noodle variety produced by Indofood CBP's, citing traces of the carcinogenic ethylene oxide, which can elevate cancer risks. Ethylene oxide is a toxic, colourless, odourless gas mainly used to sterilise medical equipment and spices. Malaysia on Wednesday ordered checks on the same noodle product at all entry points and asked Indofood to recall it.
Indonesia Food Regulator Pressed to Probe Instant Noodles after Taiwan Recall
KONTAN.CO.ID - JAKARTA. A senior lawmaker and Indonesia's consumer watchdog have urged the food regulator to examine a product of one of the world's biggest instant noodle brands, following a recall in Taiwan and Malaysia on concerns it could contain a carcinogenic ingredient. Taiwan on Monday recalled the "special chicken" flavour of Indomie, a popular Indonesian instant noodle variety produced by Indofood CBP's, citing traces of the carcinogenic ethylene oxide, which can elevate cancer risks. Ethylene oxide is a toxic, colourless, odourless gas mainly used to sterilise medical equipment and spices. Malaysia on Wednesday ordered checks on the same noodle product at all entry points and asked Indofood to recall it.