Dubai Chewy Cookie Turns Out to Be a Dangerous Dessert... Allergic Reactions and Breathing Difficulties After Just One Bite

23 Hazard Reports Filed with Consumer Injury Surveillance System in January and February
Allergic Reactions Top Cases at 47.8%
Dental Damage from Foreign Substances Accounts for 17.4%
"Refrain from Purchasing If Accurate Information Cannot

The Korea Consumer Agency announced on March 8 that incidents of safety accidents such as breathing difficulties and dental damage have been reported after consuming the recently popular "Dubai Chewy Cookie (Duzzonku)," urging the public to exercise caution.

Dubai Chewy Cookie (Duzzonku). This photo is unrelated to the article content.

According to the agency, a total of 23 cases related to Dubai Chewy Cookie were reported to the Consumer Injury Surveillance System (CISS) between January and February this year. Of these, 16 cases were classified as "hazards and injuries caused by food consumption," while 7 cases were found to be caused by "foreign substance contamination."

More specifically, allergic reactions accounted for the largest share of incidents at 47.8% (11 cases) after consuming this dessert, followed by digestive system disorders at 21.7% (5 cases), dental damage due to foreign substances at 17.4% (4 cases), simple discovery of foreign substances at 8.7% (2 cases), and oral bleeding caused by foreign substances at 4.4% (1 case).

Dubai Chewy Cookie contains allergens such as wheat, milk, and nuts, so consumers need to exercise caution when consuming the product. According to the notification on information provision for products in e-commerce, online food sellers are required to provide information on allergens, expiration dates, and other product details to ensure consumer safety.

However, the agency's investigation into the labeling practices on the online sales pages of 40 Dubai Chewy Cookie products found that more than half—67.5% (27 products)—either lacked or inadequately displayed allergen information. In addition, 87.5% (35 products) either failed to indicate or inadequately indicated the expiration date, and 40.0% (16 products) had insufficient or missing country of origin labeling.

The agency also emphasized that, due to the nature of the raw materials, there is a possibility that nut shells or hard lumps of raw ingredients (such as kadaif) may be mixed in during production, which can cause safety accidents such as tooth fractures. Therefore, consumers should be cautious when consuming the product.

Dubai Chewy Cookie has also been traded on secondhand platforms recently. However, making and selling food without a business license, or reselling food purchased from places like cafes to others on these platforms, is prohibited under the Food Sanitation Act and related laws, so consumers should be aware of this.

To prevent safety accidents caused by consuming Dubai Chewy Cookie, the Korea Consumer Agency advises consumers to: ▲ Check for allergens and expiration dates before consumption; ▲ Carefully check for the presence of foreign substances when eating; ▲ Avoid purchasing products for which it is difficult to verify accurate product information. The agency also plans to distribute "Precautions for Online Sales of Dubai Chewy Cookie" to sellers through the business operator consultative body.

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