Korean Food Safety Agency Launches Inspections of Popular 'Dubai Chewy Cookies' and Dessert Shops
Creatrip Team
2 months ago
South Korea’s Ministry of Food and Drug Safety announced a focused inspection of about 3,600 places that prepare or sell trending desserts—most notably ‘Dubai chewy cookie’ (두바이 쫀득 쿠키, shortened locally as 두쫀쿠)—from Feb 2–6 with 17 local governments. Inspectors will check hygiene and facility standards at delivery restaurants (e.g., sanitary handling of food and kitchens, insect screens, waste covers, and health checks), and will pay special attention to imported ingredients and any unreported or expired imported foods. Unmanned ice cream vendors will be inspected for expired or poorly stored products after many consumer complaints. The agency will also randomly collect about 100 cooked-food samples, including Dubai chewy cookies, for testing for foodborne pathogens. Authorities said they will continue selecting inspection targets based on consumer trends and past food-poisoning records. The report notes that these cookies have become hard-to-find items; some non-dessert restaurants list them as add-ons to boost sales, and some vendors substitute original ingredients (kadayif) with alternatives like thin noodles or cereal, raising concerns about proper production and storage. Consumers are advised to check reviews for cleanliness when buying from non-specialty shops.
