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black ants

Coverage of black ants in the Nexus archive.

Earliest in view: Jul 22 · 08:09 UTCMost recent: Jul 22 · 13:30 UTC
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South Koreaplace2Michelin-starred restaurantorganization2Seoul prosecutorsorganization2food safety regulationstopic1Thailandplace1United Statesplace1Seoul Western District Courtorganization1owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Koreaperson1
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  • CRIMEJul 22 · 13:30 UTCDAWN
    Owner of South Korea Michelin-starred restaurant faces jail for ant sorbet

    The owner of a South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant faces a one-year jail sentence for serving black ants in a sorbet, violating food safety regulations. The ants, imported from Thailand and the US, were not among the 10 insect species approved for consumption under South Korean law. The owner apologized, stating the ant-topped desserts were served only to consenting customers.

  • CRIMEJul 22 · 08:09 UTCSCMP CHINA
    Owner of Michelin-starred restaurant in South Korea faces jail for ant-topped sorbet

    The owner of a South Korean Michelin-starred restaurant is facing a one-year jail term for using black ants in a sorbet to add a sour taste, violating food safety regulations. South Korean law permits only 10 insect species for human consumption, and ants are not among the approved species.