An anti-vax blogger licked grocery store items in a viral video amid growing germ-theory denialism [View all]
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Source: Business Insider
insider@insider.com (Kieran Press-Reynolds) 9 hrs ago
An anti-vaxx blogger went viral and drew sharp backlash after sharing a video where she appeared to lick supermarket surfaces. Screenshot/Reddit
A blogger with a history of promoting medical misinformation and questioning vaccines went viral for licking items in a grocery store, falsely claiming that it would fortify her "immune system."
The 20-second clip, which was originally posted on Instagram, appeared to show a maskless Jodie Meschuk going around a supermarket and licking various items, including the plastic wrap used to carry produce, a handle to open a freezer door, and the handle of her shopping cart.
During the video, Meschuk, who runs the blog "Speak Up Butter Cup," overlaid the video with several misleading medical claims.
For example, Meschuk said exposure to germs "builds defenses against asthma and allergies." However, research has shown that exposure to bacteria is only beneficial in preventing asthma or allergies if it's exposure to good bacteria, as reported by the BBC.
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