‘Organic material like fruit peels are typically not dangerous. Zest is often used in recipes (lemon zest) which is the shavings of the rind,’ Chicago-area physician Max Plitt told The Post.
‘Eating plastic, on the other hand, can be dangerous. BPA has been suggested to influence hormones. Chemicals in PVC like vinyl chloride have been linked to cancers.’
The challenge is currently doing the rounds on Snapchat, Instagram and Facebook. Health experts have urged parents to talk to their kids about the dangers, so they can stop the challenge gaining more momentum.
