Unusual color change of vermicelli in Da Nang: No toxic chemicals detected

On the morning of July 15, the People's Committee of Hoa Xuan Ward (Da Nang City) announced that the test results of the vermicelli sample that had turned an unusual red color were available.

Through testing, no toxic chemicals were detected in the noodles.

Accordingly, the inspection and verification process showed that no toxic chemicals were detected in the vermicelli, the microbiological index did not exceed the threshold, did not affect the health of consumers, and did not contain borax.

The cause of discoloration is determined to be due to the microbial process interacting with the external environment, specifically inadequate storage conditions.

Regarding the handling of the noodle shop, a representative of the People's Committee of Hoa Xuan Ward said that if any handling takes place, it will focus on the expired food safety certificate of the facility.

The People's Committee of Hoa Xuan Ward is continuing to work with the noodle shop to request additional legal procedures. The decision to allow the business to resume was made after receiving instructions from higher-level leaders.

Before that, at around 9:00 a.m. on July 6, Ms. VTL's family went to Hoa Chau market (Hoa Xuan ward) to buy 15,000 VND worth of fresh noodles for the whole family to eat.

The family then set aside a portion of the noodles for their son, in a plastic basket and placed it in a cool, dry place; by 9 p.m. the same day, the noodles had turned pink. The next morning, the noodles had turned a darker pink. When the noodles were dipped in boiling water, the water also turned pink.

Upon receiving the information, on the afternoon of July 7, the authorities began working and taking samples for testing.

PHAM NGA

Source: https://www.sggp.org.vn/vu-bun-doi-mau-bat-thuong-o-da-nang-khong-phat-hien-hoa-chat-doc-hai-post803801.html