Last mentioned: Mar 4, 2026
Social media trends drive a surge in requests for surgical remains to be converted into keepsakes.
Medical journals increase focus on the lack of regulation in the placenta encapsulation industry.
The Conversation publishes a comprehensive analysis of the risks associated with human tissue keepsakes.
CDC Warning Issued
The CDC issues a formal warning after a newborn develops sepsis from maternal placenta consumption.
A growing trend of retaining and consuming human tissue, such as placentas and surgical remains, is raising significant biohazard and infection concerns. Medical experts warn that the lack of regulatory oversight and clinical evidence for these practices poses serious risks to public health.