FDA Warns Against Dangerous Sleepy Chicken TikTok Cooking Trend
Federal health regulators are warning consumers that boiling raw poultry in over the counter cold medicine creates toxic vapors and severe overdose risks.
By Foodie Pundit Newsroom - Published - Updated - Section: Policy Regulation
Key points
- The FDA issued a formal advisory warning consumers not to cook raw chicken in over the counter cough and cold medication.
- Boiling liquid medicine concentrates its active ingredients and creates toxic vapors that enter the lungs directly.
- Consuming meat soaked in cold medicine can cause acute liver failure, seizures, and severe respiratory problems.
- Social media platforms are actively working to remove videos demonstrating pharmaceutical cooking techniques.
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