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Egypt Warns Against Dangerous 'Glowing Turmeric' Trend

6/30/2025

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Egyptian authorities are sounding the alarm over the viral "glowing turmeric" trend on TikTok and Instagram, where users mix turmeric with chemicals for a neon effect. This dangerous practice threatens public health, risking contamination of water systems and causing skin and respiratory problems. Officials are calling for responsible content creation and stricter regulations to combat harmful trends.

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Egyptian authorities are sounding the alarm over the viral "glowing turmeric" trend on TikTok and Instagram, where users mix turmeric with chemicals for a neon effect. This dangerous practice threatens public health, risking contamination of water systems and causing skin and respiratory problems. Officials are calling for responsible content creation and stricter regulations to combat harmful trends.