‘Dangerous’ deep-fried starch toothpicks inspired by viral South Korea food fad, popular among China’s young, spark mainland health warning

China health ministry urges youngsters to avoid ‘tasty’ deep-fried snack. Warning comes amid health fears expressed by mainland parents. — SCMP

Health officials in China have issued a health warning over a new craze for eating deep-fried starch toothpicks which has spread among mainland youngsters after going viral in South Korea.

CCTV reported parents in China have become concerned about the potential health effects the new fad could have on their children.