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Food & Drink Tide Pods Are Not Food, But People Are Eating Them Anyway

10:06  03 january  2018
10:06  03 january  2018 Source:   The Daily Meal

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If someone on the internet told you to drink bleach, would you do it? Of course not — but when people are told to eat the detergent-filled Pods sold by Tide, they're munching away. Twitter is all soaped up with conversation about eating Tide Pods, simply because they look similar to snack bites.

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The trend has been part of ludicrous internet conversation for some time, littering Twitter conversation and other circuits with jokes. A hilarious piece by The Onionin 2015 mocked the temptation from the point of view of a child drooling over any miscellaneous object that looks remotely like food. Two years later, the satirical site followed up with another review marveling at imagined sour apple flavored pods.

Other internet comedies, such as this College Humor video, have popped up sporadically to pay tribute to the trend.

People can’t help but fantasize about popping pods in their mouths for a cute bite to eat. The shape and size of the pods allegedly make them too tempting to resist. And apparently, the trend has surged with newfound sincerity this winter.

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Tide Pods Are Not Food , But People Are Eating Them Anyway .

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But be aware: Tide Pods are not snack items, nor should they be put anywhere near your mouth. The logic “if it looks like a dumpling, it must be a dumpling” is complete nonsense.

Here’s what eating a Tide Pod can really do to your body.

  • Slide 1 of 16: We're sure you've heard of the “Dirty Dozen” - the 12 pieces of produce most likely to have contamination from pesticides, herbicides, and other dangerous chemicals. The Clean 15 is the chemical-free counterpart to that list - the 15 vegetables you're going to want to buy more of at the grocery store.The Environmental Working Group (EWG) devised their Shopper's Guide to Pesticides by analyzing which fruits and vegetables have the lowest pesticide residues in grocery stores. They revise the list every year, ensuring that their recommendations remain updated with current farming practices. This year, they tested 48 of the most popular fruits and vegetables and narrowed down the results to reveal the best and the worst offenders when it comes to pesticide residue.“It is important to note that the samples are tested for pesticides after they have been prepared to be eaten,” the EWG's website warns. “This means the produce is thoroughly washed and, when applicable, peeled. After these preparations, pesticide residues are still detected on many of the fruits and veggies.”Pesticides can have a real impact on the health of your home, with effects ranging from cancer risk to disruptions in pregnancy. Though the Dirty Dozen (which you can find here) are best kept off your grocery list, these are the 15 fruits and vegetables least likely to poison you.
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    Meet the Clean 15: The Fruits and Vegetables Least Likely to Poison You

    We're sure you've heard of the “Dirty Dozen” - the 12 pieces of produce most likely to have contamination from pesticides, herbicides, and other dangerous chemicals. The Clean 15 is the chemical-free counterpart to that list - the 15 vegetables you're going to want to buy more of at the grocery store.The Environmental Working Group (EWG) devised their Shopper's Guide to Pesticides by analyzing which fruits and vegetables have the lowest pesticide residues in grocery stores. They revise the list every year, ensuring that their recommendations remain updated with current farming practices. This year, they tested 48 of the most popular fruits and vegetables and narrowed down the results to reveal the best and the worst offenders when it comes to pesticide residue.“It is important to note that the samples are tested for pesticides after they have been prepared to be eaten,” the EWG's website warns. “This means the produce is thoroughly washed and, when applicable, peeled. After these preparations, pesticide residues are still detected on many of the fruits and veggies.”Pesticides can have a real impact on the health of your home, with effects ranging from cancer risk to disruptions in pregnancy. Though the Dirty Dozen (which you can find here) are best kept off your grocery list, these are the 15 fruits and vegetables least likely to poison you.
  • Slide 2 of 16: We recommend you broil them - otherwise they might be a bit sour. But don't let that deter you from one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat. Just don't mix them with prescription drugs. That's a really bad idea.
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    Grapefruit

    We recommend you broil them - otherwise they might be a bit sour. But don't let that deter you from one of the most nutritious fruits you can eat. Just don't mix them with prescription drugs. That's a really bad idea.
  • Slide 3 of 16: People are crazy about this crunchy cruciferous vegetable - and with good reason. It's been repurposed to replace many a carbohydrate, including rice, pizza crust, and even mashed potatoes. Cauliflower pizza crust might not be much healthier, but it is tasty - and almost pesticide free.
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    Cauliflower

    People are crazy about this crunchy cruciferous vegetable - and with good reason. It's been repurposed to replace many a carbohydrate, including rice, pizza crust, and even mashed potatoes. Cauliflower pizza crust might not be much healthier, but it is tasty - and almost pesticide free.
  • Slide 4 of 16: Perhaps it's the hard outer shell that protects this bowling ball of a fruit from the harsh chemical sprays. Whatever the reason, this summer fruit salad star is actually really high in sodium (but don't worry too much about that) and B vitamins.
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    Cantaloupe

    Perhaps it's the hard outer shell that protects this bowling ball of a fruit from the harsh chemical sprays. Whatever the reason, this summer fruit salad star is actually really high in sodium (but don't worry too much about that) and B vitamins.
  • Slide 5 of 16: This underrated fruit has tons of health benefits, and it's super-sweet for smoothies. Go ahead and slice one or just go ahead and bite it like an apple - you can eat the skin!
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    Kiwi

    This underrated fruit has tons of health benefits, and it's super-sweet for smoothies. Go ahead and slice one or just go ahead and bite it like an apple - you can eat the skin!
  • Slide 6 of 16: A seasonal fruit favorite and a staple of Kim Kardashian's diet, the honeydew melon is a teal and tangy solution to your end-of-summer woes. Try cutting up some cubes, using one in a face mask (because no one wants chemicals in their skin care), or slicing one for a recipe or two.
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    Honeydew Melon

    A seasonal fruit favorite and a staple of Kim Kardashian's diet, the honeydew melon is a teal and tangy solution to your end-of-summer woes. Try cutting up some cubes, using one in a face mask (because no one wants chemicals in their skin care), or slicing one for a recipe or two.
  • Slide 7 of 16: You might not know this, but there's more to the eggplant than just the awkward emoji. Their seeds actually contain nicotine - but that might be the only toxic thing about them.
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    Eggplant

    You might not know this, but there's more to the eggplant than just the awkward emoji. Their seeds actually contain nicotine - but that might be the only toxic thing about them.
  • Slide 8 of 16: They're really hard to cut without making a mess, though there's a trick to getting it right every time. Cut two large slices around the seed and then dice into squares inside the skin. If you leave the skin uncut, you can eat the cubes right off of it! If you don't want to go to the trouble, just use the fruit in a savory and sweet recipe.
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    Mangos

    They're really hard to cut without making a mess, though there's a trick to getting it right every time. Cut two large slices around the seed and then dice into squares inside the skin. If you leave the skin uncut, you can eat the cubes right off of it! If you don't want to go to the trouble, just use the fruit in a savory and sweet recipe.
  • Slide 9 of 16: This vegetable spearheaded this summer with its bold flavor and ease of preparation. Throw a few spears on the grill, toss them in olive oil on the stove, or tuck them into creamy folds of linguine. But beware - they are on our list of foods that make you smell bad.
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    Asparagus

    This vegetable spearheaded this summer with its bold flavor and ease of preparation. Throw a few spears on the grill, toss them in olive oil on the stove, or tuck them into creamy folds of linguine. But beware - they are on our list of foods that make you smell bad.
  • Slide 10 of 16: You might want to wait a bit on this one - though they're free of pesticides, there have been more than a few cases of salmonella this year linked to papayas. At this point, though, the papayas have been recalled and we're finally safe to order a papaya salad side dish at any Asian restaurant.
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    Papayas

    You might want to wait a bit on this one - though they're free of pesticides, there have been more than a few cases of salmonella this year linked to papayas. At this point, though, the papayas have been recalled and we're finally safe to order a papaya salad side dish at any Asian restaurant.
  • Slide 11 of 16: But only the frozen kind. You should start cooking with these immediately. Despite their undeniable placement on the list of fruits and vegetables that aren't all that great for you, peas have vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K and folate and are loaded with dietary fiber. Buy them frozen - you'll never go back.
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    Frozen Sweet Peas

    But only the frozen kind. You should start cooking with these immediately. Despite their undeniable placement on the list of fruits and vegetables that aren't all that great for you, peas have vitamins and minerals such as vitamin K and folate and are loaded with dietary fiber. Buy them frozen - you'll never go back.
  • Slide 12 of 16: We know they make you cry, but you might cry a little less once you learn these simple onion-chopping tricks. And once you get over your fear of the savory vegetable, here's how to pick the right onion for any recipe.
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    Onions

    We know they make you cry, but you might cry a little less once you learn these simple onion-chopping tricks. And once you get over your fear of the savory vegetable, here's how to pick the right onion for any recipe.
  • Slide 13 of 16: Perhaps not the most popular vegetable in the aisle, but we think it ought to be. Shredded, grilled, or fried, cabbage is a food you should be eating but probably aren't. The pesticide-free vegetable can be bland if you don't cook it right; if you're not sure where to start, here are a few recipes to get you started.
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    Cabbage

    Perhaps not the most popular vegetable in the aisle, but we think it ought to be. Shredded, grilled, or fried, cabbage is a food you should be eating but probably aren't. The pesticide-free vegetable can be bland if you don't cook it right; if you're not sure where to start, here are a few recipes to get you started.
  • Slide 14 of 16: Do you like piña coladas? You're about to like them a whole lot more. They're number three on the list, meaning the pesticide content of each one is appealingly low. Pineapples are weirdly banned at British music festivals, but make a great snack idea for any other occasion. It's smart to save the juices, too - it makes the perfect marinade!
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    Pineapples

    Do you like piña coladas? You're about to like them a whole lot more. They're number three on the list, meaning the pesticide content of each one is appealingly low. Pineapples are weirdly banned at British music festivals, but make a great snack idea for any other occasion. It's smart to save the juices, too - it makes the perfect marinade!
  • Slide 15 of 16: There are more reasons than just their cleanliness to indulge in avocados. Undoubtedly a fan favorite of millennials and hipsters everywhere, the fruit goes great with chicken, bacon, and (of course) sourdough bread. Seriously - people are assaulting each other over them.
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    Avocados

    There are more reasons than just their cleanliness to indulge in avocados. Undoubtedly a fan favorite of millennials and hipsters everywhere, the fruit goes great with chicken, bacon, and (of course) sourdough bread. Seriously - people are assaulting each other over them.
  • Slide 16 of 16: Sweet corn just got a whole lot sweeter - it's number one on the list of foods that's least likely to poison you. The starchy vegetable is a grilling favorite and is literally life in Mexico. Americans have taken to dousing their corn in butter and salt - a habit which used to be frowned upon but now might be okay. Butter is actually not bad for you, it turns out, and neither is salt. Here are 12 reasons salt is actually really good for you.
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    Sweet Corn

    Sweet corn just got a whole lot sweeter - it's number one on the list of foods that's least likely to poison you. The starchy vegetable is a grilling favorite and is literally life in Mexico. Americans have taken to dousing their corn in butter and salt - a habit which used to be frowned upon but now might be okay. Butter is actually not bad for you, it turns out, and neither is salt. Here are 12 reasons salt is actually really good for you.

According to one study, ingesting Tide Pods’ detergent could cause a swallowing dysfunction that could require surgery to repair. One child who unknowingly consumed the chemical actually died.

Tide Pod Videos Banned From YouTube for ‘Encouraging Dangerous Activities’

Tide Pod Videos Banned From YouTube for ‘Encouraging Dangerous Activities’ YouTube is absolutely filled with videos of teens doing stupid things — but perhaps none are quite as stupid as eating liquid laundry detergent. The social media sharing site has begun deleting “Tide Pod Challenge” videos, claiming they violate the website’s community guidelines. “YouTube’s Community Guidelines prohibit content that’s intended to encourage dangerous activities that have an inherent risk of physical harm,” a spokesperson for YouTube told The Daily Meal. “We work to quickly remove flagged videos that violate our policies.” Unlike other unhealthy but comparatively benign food trends, like the “Cinnamon Challenge” and consuming gross numbers of calories on camera, the Tide Pod Challenge has teens risking their lives for the sake of subscribers. Regardless of doctor warnings that the challenge is “life-threatening” and overall a really bad idea, the craze continues to thrive on Twitter and everywhere else online. YouTube, however, has never been tolerant of the trend. “We’ve long had policies around harmful and dangerous challenges like this one and we remove the content when flagged,” the spokesperson told The Daily Meal. “We’ve been removing these Tide Pod videos for a while now … prior to the media picking up on this challenge over the last few days.” With the trend growing in popularity, even Tide has joined the campaign to stop teens from gobbling up their product.

Of course not — but when people are told to eat the detergent-filled Pods sold by Tide , they 're munching away. Twitter is all soaped up with conversation about eating Tide Pods , simply read more. The points do matter: We finally know who won ‘Whose Line Is It Anyway ?’

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“Vincent van Gogh used to eat Tide pods because he wanted happiness inside him,” said @elkalumpy on Twitter. But what any curious consumer would actually get is complete and utter disaster. Do not consume Tide Pods.

The Daily Meal has reached out to Procter & Gamble Co., the company behind Tide Pods, for comment. But we have a feeling we know what they’d say. This is one of the dumbest food trends of 2017 — and with these idiotic competitors, that’s really saying something.

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