Controversy Over 'Melted Plastic Bread' at Baekdabang
Creatrip Team
a year ago
A controversy has emerged involving Baekdabang, a cafe part of The Born Korea (a popular restaurant franchise), where bread was served after being heated in a plastic container using a microwave. The company explained it as a mistake by a new employee and offered refunds. The incident spread after a customer shared the experience online. The company promises to prevent future occurrences through staff re-education and better store management. Concerns about the safety of microwaving plastic were a major factor in the controversy.