ETHELYN oxide has been detected in one of the five variants of Lucky Me! brand noodle products manufactured locally, according to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
Based on FDA Advisory No. 2022-1293, the FDA said ethylene oxide was found in the Lucky Me! Pancit Canton Kalamansi variant at a level below the European Union (EU) acceptable level of 0.02 mg/kg'.
"In this regard, the FDA will study this matter to determine the appropriate risk management strategy in consultation with other government agencies, like the Department of Agriculture (DA)," said the FDA.
On the other hand, the FDA reported that ethylene oxide was not detected in the submitted samples of Lucky Me! Pancit Canton Extra Hot Chili, Pancit Canton Regular, Pancit Canton Chilimans and Instant Mami Beef Regular.
"These Lucky Me! instant noodle variants are safe for consumption," said the FDA.
It said the findings were the result of the precautionary measures taken by the FDA after several countries in the EU alerted the presence of ethylene oxide in Lucky Me! brand noodle products.
Among them, the regulatory body said, is having the local manufacturer of Lucky Me! brand noodle products determine the levels of ethylene oxide in the food products.
It must be noted that the affected batches containing ethylene oxide detected by European countries were manufactured in Thailand.
The said products were not locally produced and were not distributed in the Philippines. (HDT/SunStar Philippines)