Latest: Not Just Wei Wang's 8 Noodle Products! 3 Major Brands' 4 Mixed Noodle Items Also Affected – Carcinogenic Oil Batch Numbers and Refund Deadlines Revealed

The carcinogenic 'benzopyrene' scandal involving Zhonglian Oils' salad oil continues to expand. In addition to Wei Wang's instant noodles, this food safety crisis has now spread to well-known dry mixed noodle brands. PaMi Zeng, Lao Ma, and Chiayi Shirih have all issued statements confirming that some of their best-selling products used contaminated oil from an upstream supplier. All three brands have initiated preventive recalls, inventory seizures, and product retrieval. They have also announced specific refund and exchange policies to protect consumer rights.

PaMi Zeng: 2 Products Recalled! 'Scallion Chili' and 'Sesame Sauce' Affected – Refunds Available Until August 31 with Proof

PaMi Zeng's parent company, Shiwei Xian Co., Ltd., stated that on the morning of July 13, it received notification from a supplier that certain raw materials used abnormal oil (batch number 315-1150510) sourced by Fumao Oils from Zhonglian. The company immediately conducted a full inventory check and sealed all stock. It has now switched to certified safe oil.

Affected Products, Refund Conditions, and Expiry:

1. Scallion Chili Mixed Noodles (single pack, 4-pack bag, Costco 12-pack box): Purchased between May 1, 2026, and July 15, 2026, and within the affected expiry period.

2. Sesame Sauce Mixed Noodles (single pack, 4-pack bag): Purchased between June 1, 2026, and July 15, 2026, and within the affected expiry period.

How to Get a Refund from PaMi Zeng? Refund Deadline and Process

From now until August 31, 2026, consumers can present a physical invoice, e-invoice, or product packaging as proof at the original point of purchase to receive a refund. If consumers cannot locate their original receipt due to time or loss and cannot confirm the original purchase location, they may directly contact Shiwei Xian via official customer service channels. A dedicated representative will handle the case promptly.

Customer Service Contact: Toll-free hotline 0800-668-919 (09:00–18:00), email [email protected], or Facebook fan page "PaMi Zeng Mixed Noodles."

Zhonglian carcinogenic oil: Affected product expiry dates and batch numbers for PaMi Zeng. (Image: PaMi Zeng Facebook)

Lao Ma Noodles' Scallion Chili Flavor Discontinued! Sauce Pack Contained Contaminated Oil – Photo or Proof Accepted for Refund/Exchange Until September 30

Hao Shih Yueh Foods Co., Ltd. announced that after receiving notification from its sauce pack supplier, it confirmed that specific batches of Lao Ma Noodles' "Scallion Chili" sauce packs involved the contaminated oil. The company has immediately halted shipment and sales and initiated a voluntary recall. All other products are unaffected.

Affected Product

Product Name: Lao Ma Noodles Scallion Chili

Sauce Pack Batch Number: 26145 (includes 25g Chili Sauce and 8g Fried Shallot Sauce)

Affected Expiry Dates: 2027.06.14, 2027.06.24

How to Get a Refund from Lao Ma Noodles? Refund Deadline and Process

From now until September 30, 2026. Consumers should immediately stop consuming the product (do not consume even if unopened). Present the product, outer packaging, a photo showing the expiry date, or purchase proof at the original point of purchase for a refund or exchange.

Customer Service Contact: Hotline 02-2693-4131 (Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00), email [email protected], or official Facebook page "Lao Ma Noodles."

Chiayi Shirih Sesame Noodles Specific Batch Recalled! Current Website Version Unaffected – Refunds Accepted Until August 31

Chiang Ri Life Co., Ltd. stated that in cooperation with regulatory authorities, it confirmed that certain batches of "Chiayi Shirih Sesame Noodles" used abnormal salad oil from Fumao Oils (Zhonglian batch number: 315-1150510). The company has fully halted shipments and notified retailers to remove and recall the products. The version currently sold on the official website, with an expiry date of January 12, 2027, is not affected.

Affected Product and Batch Number:

Chiayi Shirih Sesame Noodles

Expiry Date (Batch Number): 2027/05/17

How to Get a Refund from Chiayi Shirih Sesame Noodles? Refund Deadline and Process

From now until August 31, 2026, present the product, outer packaging, or purchase proof (invoice, order record) at the original point of purchase for a return and refund.

Customer Service Contact: Hotline 02-2396-7851 (Mon–Fri 09:00–18:00), LINE Official Account @chiaselect

Wei Wang Recalls 8 Popular Instant Noodle Oil Packs – Refunds Accepted Until August 31

Major food manufacturer "Wei Wang," from its Yunlin Dapi plant, purchased 120 drums (approximately 2,160 kg) of problematic "Yikang Soybean Salad Oil (18kg)") from Fumao Oils. All of it was used to produce seasoning oil packs for 8 popular instant noodle products. Wei Wang reported a total production of 25,160 boxes across the 8 items. 5,258 boxes remain in the company's distribution center, while the rest have been shipped to retailers for recall.

Wei Wang has urgently announced a complete halt to all soybean oil from Fumao and has suspended shipments of related semi-finished and finished products.

🔺 Wei Wang Instant Noodles Affected Items:

Original Beef Soup Noodles (bag)

Braised Beef Soup Noodles (bag, bowl)

Jin Wei Wang Braised Beef Noodles (bowl)

Thirteen Spice Spicy Mixed Noodles (bag, bowl)

La La Spicy Hot Pot Noodles (bag)

La La Seafood Soup Noodles (bag)

Vegetarian Noodles (bag)

Smoked Vegetarian Chicken Soup Noodles (bucket)

How to Apply for a Refund from Wei Wang Noodles? Officially Announced: Accepted from Now Until August 31

To protect consumer rights, Wei Wang has coordinated with all sales channels to remove and recall products with the affected batch numbers.

Return Process:

Consumers who purchased any of the above 8 affected noodle products can present the original purchase invoice or the physical product at the original point of purchase, convenience store, or retailer for a refund or return from now until August 31, 2026.

Service Hotline:

For any questions regarding batch numbers or the refund process, consumers can call Wei Wang's toll-free service hotline: 0800-221121 for consultation.

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