relevant excerpt Rebecca Yu
*Monday, October 11, 2010* Two leading supermarket chains have stopped selling Indomie instant noodles after Taiwan authorities found banned preservatives in the Indonesian product. Taiwan authorities announced the recall of Indomie instant noodles on Friday after two forbidden preservatives, methyl p-hydroxybenzoate and benzoic acid, were found. The preservatives are allowed only in cosmetics. They have been banned for use in food in Taiwan, Canada and Europe. If consumed, the preservatives cause vomiting. Furthermore, if they are taken for long periods or in substantial amounts, they may cause metabolic acidosis - a condition due to too much acid. ParknShop and Wellcome have removed all Indomie products from the shelves of their supermarkets.
