Urgent warning after two dozen kids injured following viral TikTok trend
Indonesia is warning people against consuming liquid nitrogen after more than 20 children were harmed eating a street snack known as “dragon’s breath” that’s at the centre of a dangerous new viral video trend . The children suffered burns to their skin, severe stomach pains and food poisoning after consuming the colourful candies, according to Indonesia’s Ministry of Health, which is urging parents, teachers and local health authorities to be vigilant. WATCH THE VIDEO ABOVE: Warning issued for ‘dragon’s breath’ liquid nitrogen snack. Watch the latest news and stream for free on 7plus >> The candies are dipped in liquid nitrogen to create a vapour effect when eaten. They are popular with children, dozens of whom have uploaded clips to TikTok showing them blowing the fumes out of their mouths, noses and ears. One video showing the preparation of the snack by a street vendor has been viewed close to 10 million times. Around 25 children have been hurt consuming the candies, includ...