The Danish Veterinary and Food Administrationsaid it had assessed the levels of capsaicin in a single packet to be “so high that they pose a risk of the consumer developing acute poisoning”.
“If you have the products, you should discard them or return them to the store where they were purchased,” it said in a statement.
It also emphasised the warning for children, for whom extremely spicy food can cause harm.
Samyang Foods’ stock price has soared 70% in recent months after its Buldak carbonara ramen went viral on TikTok, with the product becoming so popular in the US there were reports of shortages.
Celebrities such as Cardi B have posted stories online about searching for longer than 30 minutes to find the instant noodles.