Doctor Warns of Deadly Poppy Seeds Sold Online in Thailand
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Dr. Benz Masterpiece issued a warning on October 26, 2026, after finding poppy seeds sold online in Thailand. He emphasized they are not safe and can be lethal. The doctor advised parents and teachers that if they find small black seeds resembling poppy seeds in children's bags, they should immediately ask where they came from. Numerous deaths have been reported overseas from poppy seed misuse. In Thailand, people are buying them online to replicate foreign pastries but do not understand the contamination risks and safety standards. Many are unaware of the alkaloids in the latex from poppy pods, which contaminate the seed surface during harvest. These alkaloid derivatives, if used incorrectly, can cause severe "zombie-like" symptoms seen in cases in America. Consequently, deaths from poppy seeds occur periodically abroad, leading the U.S. Department of Defense to ban military personnel from consuming poppy seeds entirely in 2023.
