Reese Witherspoon Defends Snow-Eating TikTok Video Amid Fan Concerns

The actress responded to criticism by stating 'you only live once' and that the snow treat was 'delicious', while experts have mixed opinions on the safety of eating snow.

Reese Witherspoon sparked a debate on social media after posting a TikTok video of herself making a 'snow salt Chococinno' using freshly fallen snow, chocolate syrup, salted caramel syrup, and cold brew coffee.
Many fans expressed concern over the cleanliness and safety of consuming snow, citing potential pollution and bacterial contamination.
Witherspoon responded to the criticism with follow-up videos, defending her actions by saying 'you only live once' and that the snow treat was 'delicious'.
She also addressed concerns about the snow not being filtered by stating she didn't grow up drinking filtered water and often drank directly from the tap or a hose.
Experts have mixed opinions on the safety of eating snow, with some stating that fresh, undisturbed snow is generally safe to consume in moderation, while others caution against potential pollutants and bacterial contamination.

The Hollywood Reporter