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The Oakland Post

As part of a recent social media video challenge, people were encouraged to cook chicken with NyQuil, an over the counter (OTC) drug that cures the nighttime symptoms of the common cold and flu. This is in response to a viral TikTok video of a man frying two chicken breasts in the cold and flu medication.

FDA warns of viral ‘NyQuil Chicken Challenge’ on TikTok

Rachel Yim, Science & Technology Reporter September 28, 2022

Peer pressure and social media trends — particularly when they involve the misuse of medications — can be a harmful combination for many people.  As part of a recent social media video challenge,...

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