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People are obsessed with online culture, but there has been a particular focus on food for a long time. Not just simple home recipes, but all kinds of food content from drool-worthy travel videos to exotic foods from around the world. In fact, a recent study of 5,000 Americans found that 77% of these people make their food decisions based on what’s popular. This means that these influencers carry a lot of (potential) unrealized power.

Don’t get me wrong – I’m all about trying new foods and experiences – but in general, people need to be careful. If you’re testing a new dish, it’s very helpful to do your research first; It can be truly life-saving.

Filipino food influencer Emma Amit, 51, has always shared her brave taste online, but unfortunately, her simple decision to eat lobster ended her life painfully. the New York Post She reported that a now-viral clip shows Amit and her friends harvesting clams in a mangrove forest on February 4, 2026, near her home in Puerto Princesa, a coastal town on Palawan.

There, they collected what is known as “devil crab” and included it in a coconut milk seafood soup recipe that Amit photographed for her loyal followers. Unfortunately, it took the crab less than 72 hours to kill it. The next day she became ill due to the powerful natural toxins found in the oysters mail.

She was very ill, and neighbors said they witnessed her convulsing when the ambulance arrived. Her lips reportedly turned dark blue when she lost consciousness. She died just two days later on February 6, 2026.

The devil crab is a species native to the area and contains a cocktail of deadly neurotoxins, including saxitoxin and tetrodotoxin, the same toxin found in pufferfish.

LAD Bible reported that Ladi Gemang, the chief of Luzviminda village where Amit lived and fished, confirmed that her death was due to eating crabs as investigation showed that their brightly colored shells were found in her home.

“I saw the shells, there were about eight. I don’t know if they were all devil crabs, but they were all the same,” he said, according to the outlet.

He also noted that they were actually easy to recognize. “It’s really sad because they had to know,” he explained. “She and her husband are fishermen.” “They live near the sea, so I know they know about this devil crab that is dangerous to eat. So why did you eat it? That’s what I’m confused about.”

Officials are reportedly monitoring her friends for any signs of poisoning and are urging anyone in or visiting the area to be careful when hunting.