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Horrifying! Chinese jerky crumbs fell on the ground and ants ate them all, killing them completely
Editor : Li Enzhen / https://www.ntdtv.com/gb/2026/05/20/a104098258.html / Image : Recently, a parent in Hainan discovered that ants had eaten all the jerky their child had dropped, and died. (Video screenshot/composite image)
On 20 May 2026, the topic of "children's jerky snacks falling on the ground and ants eating them all, killing them completely" became a trending topic. The related video sparked concerns among mainland Chinese citizens about food safety.
On 17 May 2026, a netizen in Hainan posted on social media, "My child bought jerky snacks and dropped them on the ground, and the ants ate them and all died. What kind of ingredients are so potent? It's terrifying. I refuse to let my children eat these things."
The video uploaded by this netizen shows that it is a flavored snack called "hand-shredded chicken jerky" from a mainland Chinese brand. Crumbs of dried meat fell on the floor, attracting a large number of ants that ate them, causing them to die within a short time. The scene was chilling.
How terrifying! Crumbs of hand-shredded dried meat from mainland China fell on the floor, and after being eaten by ants, all the ants died. pic.twitter.com/e5bTSLjw8P
— Tiantian (@tiantian108) May 20, 2026
According to the ingredients listed on the packaging, the dried meat contains ethyl maltol (flavour enhancer) and sodium nitrite (preservative).
Mainland media reported that ethyl maltol emits a sweet aroma that attracts ants, while sodium nitrite causes them to suffocate by inhibiting the oxygen-carrying capacity of cells; the synergistic effect is similar to the principle of commercial insecticide baits. The ants died because they are tiny (weighing about 5 milligrams) and have a fast metabolic rate.
Sodium nitrite is a preservative commonly used in meat products. It inhibits the growth of Clostridium botulinum, extends shelf life, and keeps the meat bright red. However, under certain conditions, it may generate nitrosamines, a potent carcinogen.
Children's metabolic systems are not yet fully developed, and long-term or excessive consumption of processed meat products containing sodium nitrite may increase health risks. This also reminds parents that when choosing snacks for their children, they should not only consider the taste and packaging, but also pay attention to whether the ingredients are safe and reasonable.
Related videos have sparked concerns among netizens about food safety: "This is terrifying, don't give it to your children." "If ants die from eating it, people will also be affected if they eat too much." "People will suffer from chronic poisoning if they eat too much."
"A new type of insecticide." "I suspect the amount added is still excessive." "The ant poison I bought online can't kill ants at all, I never thought my child's snacks could kill ants."
"Some snacks may contain excessive or abused additives, especially off-brand products. Long-term consumption of high-salt, high-additive snacks may increase the burden on children's liver and kidneys and affect taste development (such as dependence on strong flavors)."
Under the CCP's rule, morality has declined, and food safety in mainland China has reached an intolerable level. Counterfeiting techniques are emerging endlessly, and the proliferation and harmfulness of toxic additives are shocking. In recent years, a series of food safety incidents have occurred, including "tainted milk powder," "lean meat powder," "gutter oil," "colored steamed buns," "toxic rice," "over 2,000 kinds of additives," and "tanker trucks carrying mixed cooking oil." These egregious food safety incidents clearly demonstrate the severity of the lack of integrity and moral decline.
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