
The Skeptics Guide #993 - Jul 20 2024
The Skeptics' Guide to the Universe
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Debunking the Air Fryer Antimony Claim
Critique of a TikTok video claiming high antimony levels from an air fryer's power cord, explaining FDA and EPA regulations regarding antimony, and debunking the claim by highlighting the implausibility of antimony transferring from a power cord into food. The chapter discusses a more likely source of antimony exposure and compares the fear mongering on TikTok to past conspiracy theories about microwaves, emphasizing the safety of air fryers.
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