Toothpicks in South Korea (top left) are made of sweet potato or corn starch instead of wood. People have been posting videos on social media of themselves frying and eating them (center).
Toothpicks in South Korea (top left) are made of sweet potato or corn starch instead of wood. People have been posting videos on social media of themselves frying and eating them (center).
  • South Korea's food ministry is telling people to stop eating toothpicks.
  • People have been filming themselves eating toothpicks, which look like fries after being cooked.
  • Toothpicks in South Korea are made of sweet potato or corn starch instead of wood.

South Korean authorities are telling people to stop deep frying and eating their toothpicks.