New food trends pop up all the time, and some of them are pretty cool! For a while there was unicorn EVERYTHING. Then black foods made with charcoal, and let's not even get started on the food fusion trends, like sushi burritos and ramen burgers. Food trends are fun and interesting, and turn ordinary snacks and meals into new experiences. But, in some cases, food trends can also be dangerous. Have you heard of or seen those foods prepared with liquid nitrogen? They go by names like Dragon's Breath, because you can puff out smoke when you're eating the crunchy treat. They're usually some kind of sugary cereal soaked in liquid nitrogen, then eaten once it dries. You can find them in some trendy restaurants and in kiosks in malls all over the country.

Obviously, they're super popular with kids, because let's be honest, what kid DOESN'T want to breathe smoke out like an actual dragon?! But now, the FDA is warning against consuming food that's been treated with liquid nitrogen because of the dangers involved. Their warning comes shortly after one family in Florida had a very scary experience after eating Dragon's Breath liquid nitrogen-prepared treats.

In a statement, the FDA said it has become aware of severe injuries associated with the liquid nitrogen-prepared foods, like damage to the skin and internal organs caused by liquid nitrogen still present in the food. In some cases, those injuries were life-threatening. Some people have also reported having difficulty breathing after inhaling the vapor released by the liquid nitrogen after it's added right before it's consumed.

Liquid nitrogen is non-toxic, but it can cause severe damage to skin and internal organs if eaten or mishandled. Inhaling the vapors can also cause someone to have difficulty breathing, particularly in people with asthma. This was the case for a young boy in Florida, and his mom's harrowing story should serve as a warning to everyone.

Rachael Richard McKenny's son Johnny has asthma. He ate some of the Dragon's Breath treats from a local mall kiosk, and they triggered an asthma attack. Rachel says they usually have an inhaler on hand, but since they were just going to mall that day, she didn't think to bring it with her. Johnny started having difficulty breathing on the way home, and it became so severe that they knew they wouldn't be able to make it to the hospital.

Luckily, her husband John knew of a firehouse nearby, with EMT's onsite, and they were able to get Johnny the life-saving treatment he needed before he was transported to the hospital. Rachael says she had no idea that the liquid nitrogen-prepared food could trigger an asthma attack, and is warning parents to be aware of the risks. We're so glad Johnny is OK, and we hope parents everywhere see this story before letting their own kiddos try those snacks!

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