Overview
- AsRopa Food GmbH is recalling Samyang’s Buldak Carbonara Cup instant noodles in the 80 g size with the best-before date 28.08.2026 and tells customers not to eat them.
- Shoppers can return the cups to the store for a full refund, with the product sold through major chains including Edeka, Kaufland, and Rewe.
- The company says the action applies only to the identified date code and it has not named any other batches or products as affected.
- Testing found elevated levels of 3‑MCPD and glycidyl fatty acid esters, which can form during high-heat oil processing and can release compounds linked to cancer risk.
- Health agencies note 3‑MCPD is classified by IARC as possibly carcinogenic and EFSA sets a tolerable daily intake of 2 micrograms per kilogram of body weight, and product-alert services describe the recall as precautionary.