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The packaging of the instant beef noodle soup product was recalled due to suspicion of containing benzo (a) pyrene – Photo: Asia Today
According to representatives of Acecook Vietnam, from the review process, the company discovered chất Benzo (a) pyrene that comes from the draft fruit dry, a raw spicy ingredient used in the oil packet of instant noodle products absolutely without arising at any stage of production of the Acecook Vietnam factory.
Immediately after its discovery, Acecook Vietnam stopped using this ingredient in Peacook’s Instant Pot Beef Noodle Soup.
At the same time, the Japanese manufacturer said that it is also conducting a review of the entire quality control process for both export and domestic raw materials to ensure that similar incidents do not arise.
“We are testing the local noodle and pho products circulating in Vietnam through an independent international inspection company – SGS Vietnam.
The results showed that instant noodles and noodle products that were distributed in the country were safe according to Korean and EU standards. All products circulating in Vietnam comply with Vietnamese laws and regulations, guaranteeing safety for the health of consumers ”, affirmed the representative of Acecook Vietnam.
According to Acecook Vietnam, benzo (a) pyrene is not an additive and cannot be used in the production and processing of industrial foods in general and Peacook instant noodles in particular. Therefore, the company undertakes not to add this substance to products during production at its factory.
Earlier, Yonhap News (Korea) reported that the Korea Food and Drug Safety Agency (KFDA) had allowed the competent authorities to recall and dispose of the beef noodle soup produced by Acecook. It has a shelf life until 12-3-2021, 4-5-2022 and 4-19-2022, due to the presence of substances Benzo (a) pyrene (a carcinogen).
Acecook Vietnam said that so far, the company has not received an official notification from the KFDA about the problem of Peacook instant noodles exported to the Korean market. The recall came from the initiative of Korean retailer Emart.
Peacock instant noodles are an Acecook Vietnam product processed according to the Emart Korea order, this product does not circulate in the Vietnam market.
More information on substance Benzo (a) pyrene, representative of Acecook Vietnam, said that this is a chemical generated by the incomplete combustion of organic compounds.
It is found in grilled foods (grilled fish, grilled fish, smoked meats), car smoke, wood smoke … In addition, it is also found in soil, water and other natural sources.
