Man dies of heavy metal poisoning after 10 years of rusty thermos
Jun 18, 2025
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According to local media such as China Press, A, a man living in Taiwan, began experiencing health problems about a year ago.
Hospital examinations showed very high levels of heavy metals in the blood.
While tracking the cause of the addiction, the medical staff paid attention to the old thermos the man used every day for 10 years.
It turns out that the inside of the thermos was already rusted badly, and the patient knew this but continued to use it to contain acidic drinks such as coffee, tea, and fruit juice. It has been washed simply by rinsing, and it seems that he thought that even if the thermos were rusty, it could be used without any major problems.
Medical staff said thermos were used for a long period of time, corroding internal metals, and toxic substances generated, especially when containing carbonated drinks, may have been absorbed into the body. Eventually, his immune system was severely damaged, and he passed away after failing to overcome the complications that led to pneumonia.
The incident has caused great repercussions in Taiwanese society and has served as a wake-up call for the use of thermos.
Experts recommended choosing a 304 stainless steel thermos that do not rust, avoid storing acidic beverages, and replace them with regular cleaning and a one- to two-year cycle.
This article was translated by Naver AI translator.
