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Seoul restaurant owner fined for serving dishes garnished with ants

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A Michelin-starred restaurant in Seoul was fined for using unapproved ants as a food garnish.

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  • A court in Seoul fined the owner of the Michelin-starred restaurant Evett for using crushed ants as a garnish on certain dishes, violating local food safety regulations.
  • Although the restaurant claimed customers had the option to exclude the ants, authorities noted that ants are not among the ten insect species approved for human consumption in South Korea.
  • Prosecutors also highlighted that testing revealed the ants contained levels of heavy metals exceeding safety limits, leading the judge to emphasize the seriousness of the violation.

What to watch next

  • Whether the restaurant will continue operating under its current management.
  • Potential updates to South Korean food safety regulations regarding edible insects.
  • Any impact on the restaurant's Michelin star rating.

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Named South Korea · Evett · Michelin Guide · Ministry of Food and Drug Safety · Seoul

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