Overview

• A viral Instagram video posted June 22 showed a 'Warning: Cancer and Reproductive Harm' label on a ramen noodle packet, surprising many fans.
• Nutrition expert Cara Harbstreet said flavor packets on instant ramen can supply up to 90% of the daily recommended sodium intake.
• USDA data show an 81-gram packet of ramen contains 14 grams of total fat and 6.58 grams of saturated fat, about one-third of the daily recommended amount.
• Critics warn that high levels of sodium, fat and MSG in instant noodles have been linked to chronic headaches, nausea and other potential health risks.
• Social media users have debated whether occasional ramen consumption poses real harm or if moderate intake remains safe.