Denmark Says S. Korean Ramen Is 'Too Spicy'
Food fans have been taking the "fire noodle" challenge for a number of years: can they eat a whole plate of spicy ramen made by the South Korean company Samyang?
Some people find it easy, but for others the noodles are just too spicy — they're known as "fire noodles" for a reason!
And for anyone in Denmark wanting to take the challenge, it's just gotten harder.
The country's food agency has said three flavors of the Samyang noodles could be dangerous, and has told the public to throw away any packets they've bought, or take them back to stores.
The agency said the noodles might cause serious poisoning, and that they could be especially dangerous for children.
That's because of the large amount of capsaicin in the products, according to the agency. Capsaicin is the natural chemical found in chili peppers that gives them their spicy flavor.
Three flavors of the instant ramen noodles will no longer be sold in Denmark, including hot chicken stew and spicy chicken.
Samyang said that there's no problem with the quality of their products, and that this is the first time something like this has happened with their noodles anywhere in the world.
Some social media users have said that people in Denmark may have a lower tolerance for spicy foods.
The noodles were first sold in 2012 and quickly became popular in online challenges.
According to people online who have tested the ramen, the company's newest spicy flavors may be two or three times as hot as a jalapeño pepper.
Samyang's products have become very popular outside of South Korea, and the Seoul company made more than $110 million last year.
