Fishy food: glow-in-dark sushi in Thailand sparks alarm – ‘don’t eat it’

South China Morning PostCenterEN 1 min read 100% complete by SCMP’s Asia deskOctober 27, 2025 at 07:30 AM

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A Thai social media user posted photos of a glowing blue sushi piece from an unnamed well-known brand, sparking health concerns over potential contamination. The individual noticed the glow while turning off car lights after purchasing the egg sushi at a store. The discovery was shared on Sunday with a consumer interest group's social media page, causing alarm among other users who advised against consuming such products. This incident has raised fears about radioactive or poisonous contamination in food items and led some to reconsider eating from Japanese restaurants and supermarkets.

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Khasod newspaper 50% Thailand 70% Mild Burusskorn ×280%

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glow-in-dark sushi 100% health concerns 80% poisonous contamination 70% radioactive contamination 70% social media alarm 60% microorganism contamination 60% consumer interest group 50% thai social media user 40%

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South China Morning Post

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Center (0.10)

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90%

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Thailand

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