On November 15, 2022, the Ministry of Industry and Trade issued a document stating that the Taiwan Food and Drug Administration (TFDA) had detected non-compliant levels of ethylene oxide in a batch of 500 CTN (945 kg) of Red Bear brand sour shrimp instant noodles imported by Qian Yu Food Enterprise Co., Ltd.
In response, Asian Food Corporation (AFC), a leading manufacturer of instant food products in Vietnam, released a statement:
“We would like to emphasize that we have no knowledge of, contact with, or collaboration with a partner named Qian Yu regarding the export of Red Bear Sour Shrimp instant noodles to Taiwan.”
Notice from Asian Food Corporation
Notice from Asian Food Corporation
The brand also stated that as food safety standards vary across countries, their products are manufactured and exported specifically for each market to comply with the respective country’s regulations.
In Vietnam, the Red Bear Sour Shrimp instant noodles are produced to meet all food safety standards and ensure the health and well-being of consumers.
The company’s products have been officially exported and are available in Hungary, Slovakia, Russia, Cambodia, Laos, and other markets, always prioritizing consumer safety.
These are the official announcements regarding Red Bear instant noodles from the AFC brand that we would like to share with you.
