TikTok has people ripping open mattresses to look for fiberglass. Don’t, experts warn


Jacob started getting rashes and other health issues and discovered it was connected to fiberglass particles inside his bed, which scattered across every surface of his room, as he shared on TikTok. — Unsplash

An alarming TikTok video has prompted people to open their mattresses in a fear-fuelled quest for fiberglass – but experts are warning the public not to check in the first place.

Cody Jacob first documented his fiberglass mattress journey in December 2022, which caught millions of eyes.

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