Cairo teen dies from raw noodles

20minutes.fr (French)

A 13-year-old boy died in Cairo after eating raw instant noodles. Investigators believe the dehydrated noodles caused severe dehydration and a fatal intestinal blockage. The teenager was found unresponsive at home last week. Authorities suspect he consumed three packets of uncooked noodles, leading to a severe blockage by absorbing bodily fluids. This incident may be linked to a TikTok challenge encouraging users to eat raw instant noodles, a trend that has gained millions of views. An autopsy is pending to confirm the cause of death.


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