South Korea Warns Against Social Media Trend of Eating Fried Toothpicks
The dish "Fried green toothpick" which went viral following a social media trend against which South Korea's food and drug safety authorities have issued warnings regarding its consumption is placed on a plate in Busan, South Korea, on Jan. 19, 2024. b_chuchu_/@hee_2458 via X/via Reuters
A health warning from South Korea’s food ministry has urged people not to eat fried toothpicks made of starch in a shape resembling curly fries, after the practice went viral in social media posts.
Video clips showing people consuming the deep-fried starch toothpicks with seasoning such as powdered cheese have racked up thousands of likes and shares on TikTok and Instagram.
