Buying Dujjonku Secondhand? ... Concerns Over Safety and Hygiene

Expiration Dates Not Indicated, Packaging Status Unclear
Sales Also Possible Under Other Secondhand Goods Category

The recently popular snack "Dubai Jjondeuk Cookie" (hereafter referred to as Dujjonku) has appeared frequently on secondhand trading platforms, raising concerns about expiration dates and hygiene management. On January 15, a search for "Dujjonku" on the Carrot Market secondhand trading board revealed several posts about buying and selling the product. Most of these posts involved reselling items purchased from local bakeries or pastry shops.

Carrot recently changed its system so that when selecting the processed food category, the expiration date must be entered to post a sales listing. However, listings created before this measure could still be exposed and traded unless reported by users or monitored afterward. Secondhand trading platform 'Carrot'

Dujjonku quickly gained popularity on social media for its chewy texture, sweet flavor, and exotic image. Some stores experienced early sellouts, and the so-called "resale" phenomenon emerged, with people selling the product at a markup. As this popularity spread to the secondhand market, issues related to oversight and management have come to the forefront. Notably, many secondhand sales listings did not specify the expiration date, and some were even registered under categories like "other secondhand goods" or "fashion accessories" instead of processed foods.

Even when food photos were attached, sellers could arbitrarily select categories, making it possible to post listings without indicating the expiration date. Among the posts categorized as processed foods, there were also cases where the expiration date could not be confirmed. These appear to be listings that were reposted at the seller's request, originally created before the requirement to enter expiration dates for processed food sales was implemented.

Carrot recently changed its system so that when selecting the processed food category, the expiration date must be entered to post a sales listing. Secondhand trading platform Carrot

Carrot recently changed its system so that when selecting the processed food category, the expiration date must be entered to post a sales listing. However, listings created before this measure could still be exposed and traded unless reported by users or monitored afterward. In addition, there have been cases of ingredients such as kadaif and marshmallows-left over from making Dujjonku-being sold without clear information about whether they had been opened or their expiration dates.

Meanwhile, Carrot prohibits the trading of foods personally manufactured by individuals due to hygiene and safety concerns. Furthermore, even for processed foods purchased from licensed establishments, if the expiration date has passed or cannot be verified, or if the packaging has been opened or the product has been repackaged, trading is not allowed. In many cases, Dujjonku is sold individually in plastic containers with lids, making it difficult to visually confirm whether the packaging has been opened.

The recently popular snack "Dubai Jjondeuk Cookie" (hereafter referred to as Dujjonku) has appeared frequently on secondhand trading platforms, raising concerns about expiration dates and hygiene management. The secondhand trading platform "Danggeun"

Additionally, some posts have been found selling leftover ingredients such as kadaif and marshmallows used to make Dujjonku, with unclear information about whether they had been opened or their expiration dates. Carrot stated, "Listings that violate our prohibited items policy or platform rules are removed from exposure and sanctioned through artificial intelligence (AI)-based monitoring and user reports."