What is dry ice? Gurugram cafe mouth freshener mix-up sends 5 to hospital

Consuming mouth freshener turned out to be a nightmare for five friends in Gurugram

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Five people began vomiting blood and complained of cuts on their tongue after eating mouth freshener at a Gurugram cafe

The viral video shows the group crying in pain and throwing up blood

Looking at the ‘mouth freshener’ sample, the doctor declared it to be dry ice

What is dry ice?

Dry ice is solid carbon dioxide that is used as a cooling agent

Dry ice is much colder than regular ice, and can burn the skin or frostbite

What happens if you ingest dry ice?

Experts say if consumed, dry ice can burn your esophagus, rupture your stomach, and can be lethal

Inhaling dry ice can cause asphyxia, hypoxia, and hypoxemia

Dry ice should be used in well-ventilated areas and handled with insulated gloves or tongs to avoid skin contact

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