Auntie Anne’s To Rename Pretzel Dog In Malaysia After Islamic Authorities Say It Is Confusing To Muslims

Islamic authorities in Malaysia are at loggerheads with American pretzel chain Auntie Anne’s over its popular Pretzel Dog, according to reports Tuesday. The officials have demanded the food chain to rename the dish saying it is confusing for Muslim customers — even though Pretzel Dog does not contain dog meat.

The Malaysian Islamic Development Department has suggested calling the dish “Pretzel Sausage” for the food chain to get halal certification based on Islamic dietary laws. Muslims perceive dogs as unclean.