Today we examine the persistent myth claiming that the linings of Styrofoam containers included with some instant noodles contain a wax which causes cancer. Persistent Internet Myth This myth has been circulating in various forms on the internet for nearly 15 years. One of the recent manifestations is a graphic being shared on Facebook, Twitter, and other social media havens. The text of the graphic states the following: “FOOD FOR THOUGHT… Instant noodles contain wax coating which is also used in styrofoam containers. That is why instant noodles don’t stick to each other when cooking. Our body needs up to two days to clean the wax. Make sure you stop eating a pack of noodles for at least 3 days after a session of noodles. This wax can cause CANCER. Share if you care. SHARE IT” This graphic has been circulating for several years. Other products have also been preyed upon with similar claims. For example, paper cups also faced comparable accusations several years ago. More recently, Italian company Ferrero, which markets a candy that comes in a plastic egg called Kinder Joy, has been the victim of a circulating graphic which is very similar to the instant noodle allegation. [...]
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