'Cancer Warning' on Buldak Ramen? The World is 'Stirred'… The Real Reason Samyang Foods Stays Silent (Fact Check)

"Does eating Buldak Ramen cause cancer?"
Recently, a warning message on the packaging of Samyang Foods' 'Buldak Ramen' for export to the US, stating 'Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm', has spread across global social media platforms like TikTok, stirring up the world. Google Trends shows a 1350% surge in searches for 'buldak cancer warning' in just one month. However, once you know the true identity of this scary warning, you might just let out a hollow laugh. We'll fact-check the truth behind this controversy perfectly.

1. The Origin of the Incident: 'Buldak Cancer Warning' Challenge and a 1350% Surge in Searches

The controversy began when some overseas TikTokers discovered this warning message on Buldak Ramen packaging and uploaded videos questioning, "What does this even mean?" As Buldak Ramen, a leading K-food product, is immensely popular, these videos spread rapidly, causing a surge in related searches worldwide, including in the UAE, Singapore, and New Zealand, spreading like a 'Buldak urban legend'.

2. Fact Check: The True Identity of the Warning is a 'California Law'

To get straight to the point, this warning message is **absolutely not** attached because Buldak Ramen is specifically dangerous.

Identity: This warning is a label **mandatorily attached only in the state of California**, not the entire United States. This is due to a very unique law called **'California Proposition 65'**.
What Kind of Law is It?: This law stipulates that if a product contains even a tiny amount of any of the over 900 types of substances designated by the state of California as potentially causing cancer or reproductive toxicity, companies are **obligated to attach a warning message, even if it's not at a level harmful to the human body**.
Other Everyday Examples: Because of this law, you can often see absurd warnings like the following in California:
- Coffee Shops: "Coffee here may cause cancer." (Acrylamide is formed when roasting coffee beans)
- French Fry Packaging: "This product may cause cancer." (Acrylamide is formed when frying potatoes)
- Furniture, Parking Lots, Hotels, etc.: This warning is attached to countless products and places.

Ultimately, this warning is not to say 'this product is dangerous', but rather a kind of 'certification mark' indicating, **"This product complies with California's very strict legal regulations."**

3. Why is Samyang Foods Silent? A Strategy to Avoid 'Stirring Up Trouble'

Regarding this misunderstanding, Samyang Foods is refraining from official responses, stating they are "closely monitoring the situation." The reason is that if they hastily step forward to explain, it could instead **"make it seem like this is only Samyang Foods' problem."** It's a strategic decision to avoid 'stirring up trouble' by being the only one explaining a label that countless other global companies also attach.

4. Pouring Cold Water on the K-Food Craze?…Concerns and Stock Price

Of course, there are concerns that this misunderstanding could pour cold water on the K-food craze. Consumers who only read the sensational titles of SNS videos might form negative perceptions. However, ironically, amidst this controversy, **Samyang Foods' stock price is breaking new all-time highs every day**. This can be interpreted to mean that the market views this controversy as a 'baseless happening' and is focusing more on the company's growth potential, such as the expansion of its Miryang Plant 2.

In the Age of Fake News, the Stance of a Smart Consumer

This 'Buldak urban legend' is a prime example of how quickly and dangerously sensational information, stripped of context, can spread through social media.

What do you think of the 'cancer warning' controversy surrounding Buldak Ramen? Did you know that it's due to a specific California law?
It makes us realize once again the danger of making hasty judgments based only on sensational SNS videos. What do you think about the importance of 'fact-checking'?
Despite this controversy, will you continue to enjoy Buldak Ramen deliciously?

In this flood of information, it's time for all of us to step back and become smart consumers who verify the 'real facts'.

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'Cancer Warning' on Buldak Ramen? The World is 'Stirred'… The Real Reason Samyang Foods Stays Silent (Fact Check)