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Recall of Additional Batches of Lucky Me Instant Noodles due to the Presence of the Unauthorised Pesticide Ethylene Oxide

Friday, 08 July 2022

Alert Summary
Category 2: For Information
Alert Notification: 2022.43
Product Identification: Please see table below for details.
Batch Code Please see table below for details.
Country Of Origin: Thailand

Message:

The batches of Lucky Me! Instant Noodles detailed in the table below are being recalled due to the presence of the unauthorised pesticide ethylene oxide. This pesticide is not authorised for use in foods sold in the EU. Although the consumption of the contaminated product does not pose an acute risk to health, there may be health issues if there is continued consumption of ethylene oxide over a long period of time. Therefore, exposure to this substance needs to be minimised. Point-of-sale recall notices will be displayed in stores supplied with the implicated batches.

Update on 13/07/2022: Please see FSAI food alert 2022.43 (Update 1) for additional batches subject to recall.

Two packets of Lucky Me Instant Noodles
A blue packet of Lucky Me Instant Noodles
Two packets of Lucky Me Instant Noodles