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Food Influencer Dies After Eating Poisonous Devil Crab

2/11/2026

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Philippine officials warn Puerto Princesa residents to avoid eating the poisonous devil crab following Amit's death.
Emma Amit, 51, a food influencer, died after consuming a devil crab, prompting warnings.
Amit filmed a February 4 video harvesting shellfish, then fell ill and died February 6.
Luzviminda village chief Laddy Gemang expressed confusion over Amit's death and urged vigilance.
The devil crab has already claimed two lives.

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Philippine officials warn Puerto Princesa residents to avoid eating the poisonous devil crab following Amit's death.
Emma Amit, 51, a food influencer, died after consuming a devil crab, prompting warnings.
Amit filmed a February 4 video harvesting shellfish, then fell ill and died February 6.
Luzviminda village chief Laddy Gemang expressed confusion over Amit's death and urged vigilance.
The devil crab has already claimed two lives.