Kelp recovered from Korea

Kelp from Korea recalled because of health burden

06/29/2013

On Friday, food importer Panasia recalled dried seaweed leaves from Korea that were found to be overheating. Serious dangers do not exist according to company spokeswoman.

Throw away or send back
The food importer Panasia from the Hessian Oberursel called back on Friday a batch of dried seaweed leaves from Korea with too high iodine content. Specifically, these are the 56 gram packs „Dashima Konbu“ the company ASSI with the article number 10450 and the best before date April 16, 2014. The import company stated: „All customers are advised not to consume the product.“ It is recommended to discard or return the goods. On the company page states: „Of course, you will receive from us the replacement goods for free or a corresponding credit on the next bill.“

Delivered to 17 restaurants and grocery stores
According to a company spokeswoman, the product was delivered to 17 restaurants and Asia grocery stores in North Rhine-Westphalia, Hesse and Baden-Württemberg. If one boils as usual the dried seaweed leaves to give soups flavor, according to spokeswoman no serious dangers. However, Panasia announced that the consumption of dried tangs could affect thyroid function. If you have any questions, please contact the import company on +43 (0) 2162 200 40.

Higher iodine content than in almost all other foods
The high iodine load of the product had been determined by official inspectors in Mannheim. Although iodine is generally used by the body to control bone formation and metabolism, high levels of it can damage the thyroid gland. If hyperthyroidism already exists, an increased intake of iodine should be avoided. In a leaflet called the Berlin Federal Institute for Risk Assessment half a milligram of iodine per day as the highest reasonable iodine intake. Dashima (Korean) or Konbu (Japanese) is edible seaweed that is widely used in Northeast Asia in the kitchen. Compared to almost all other foods, even compared to other edible algae, Dashima has a much higher iodine content. (Ad)

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