South Korea Issues Warning Against Consuming Fried Toothpicks

South Korea's food ministry issued a health warning urging people not to eat fried toothpicks made of starch, which have gone viral on social media platforms like TikTok and Instagram. The ministry stated that the safety of these toothpicks as food has not been verified and advised against consuming them. The toothpicks, often used in restaurants, are made from sweet potato or corn starch and are colored green using food coloring. The trend of consuming these deep-fried starch toothpicks with seasoning has gained popularity through online videos, raising concerns about their safety as a food product.