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health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"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."

via Business Insider|

#food-safety #health-and-safety #mukbang

health-and-safety2 years ago•1 min saved

"Health Officials Warn Against South Korea's Bizarre Trend of Eating Fried Toothpicks"

South Korean health officials are cautioning against a bizarre social media trend of deep-frying toothpicks and consuming them, a practice that has gained attention on platforms like TikTok and YouTube. Despite being made of biodegradable and soluble materials, these toothpicks are not intended for human consumption and have not been verified for safety. The trend is part of a larger phenomenon of excessive eating videos on social media, and health officials are urging the public to refrain from participating in this potentially harmful activity.

via New York Post |

#bizarre-eating-habits #health-and-safety #health-warning