"South Korea's Warning: The Dangers of Fried Toothpick Consumption"

South Korea's food ministry has issued a warning to stop deep frying and eating toothpicks, which some people have been filming themselves doing as part of the "Mukbang" craze. The toothpicks, made of sweet potato or corn starch, resemble fries after being cooked, but their safety as food has not been verified. This trend has raised concerns about food safety, prompting authorities to intervene, similar to previous instances such as the "Tide pod challenge."