Florida News Stations Double Down on Law Enforcement ‘Fentanyl Exposure’ Claims
One expert said the “dramatic” video showed the literal opposite of an overdose.
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‘The Water Was Laced With Fentanyl’
A new online hoax tries to sell a rare ocurrence as a new fentanyl-related threat.
Eric Adams Keeps Spreading Disinformation About ‘Fentanyl-Laced Cannabis’
The New York City mayor’s speeches commonly use the debunked claim.
San Jose Police Union ‘Grandma’ Charged in Federal Fentanyl Shipping Probe
Authorities said Joanne Segovia used union shipping information for the scheme.
How Local ABC Affiliates Spread the Same Debunked ‘Warning’ About Fentanyl
A story out of Los Angeles, California that hinged on fearmongering from law enforcement regarding “Halloween fentanyl” in October 2022 served as another example of how television news affiliates can amplify disinformation — all without listing any one person as responsible. A Los Angeles-area ABC affiliate, KABC, reported on October 19 2022: Fact Check Claim: …
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Elected Officials Spread Questionable Claims of ‘Rainbow Fentanyl’
Lawmakers are calling for more funding to fight a danger that experts have repeatedly said is vastly exaggerated.
Fentanyl on Dollar Bills, and Facebook
Warnings about fentanyl on dollar bills make for good social media storytelling, but it’s unlikely anyone would “overdose” on fentanyl in that fashion.
Is a Kansas City News Outlet Ducking Questions About its ‘Fentanyl Overdose’ Story?
KCTV’s report relied solely on police sources and a narrative that has been roundly debunked.
News Organizations Uncritically Spread Sheriff’s Fentanyl ‘Overdose’ Video
Medical groups have flatly said that it is impossible to overdose by touching the substance.
Does Fentanyl-Laced Marijuana Smell Like Popcorn?
On April 4 2019, the following warning appeared (archived here), containing the claim that marijuana smokers can detect fentanyl contamination by smell: In addition to its primary claim (that fentanyl-laced weed smells like popcorn), the post contained some secondary tacit claims: primarily that marijuana can be contaminated with fentanyl and that smoking it could be lethal. No …
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