# Social media viral video and misinformation trends

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> Updated: 2026-08-23T12:16:27.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

Social media has seen a surge in viral videos raising concerns over public safety, hygiene, and misinformation. 

One prominent incident involves footage of a man bathing and washing his hair in a large mustard oil storage tank intended for human consumption. This has sparked public outrage regarding food contamination and the lack of sanitary protocols in industrial production and storage facilities.

Other viral content includes a video from Pakistan showing a street vendor preparing tea and fritters in a single pan, prompting debates over sanitation. In India, footage of women hanging from the doors of crowded Mumbai local trains has led to discussions regarding passenger safety and railway crowd management. Additionally, the PIB Fact Check agency has addressed misinformation by debunking a digitally altered video of Indian Defense Minister Rajnath Singh regarding ‘Operation Sindoor’.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-23: Viral video shows man bathing in edible mustard oil tank

A viral video showing a man bathing and washing his hair in a large tank of edible mustard oil has sparked widespread public concern over food hygiene and safety standards.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/viral-video-shows-man-bathing-in-edible-mustard-oil-tank

### 2026-08-23: Viral social media videos spark hygiene, safety, and misinformation concerns

A collection of viral videos highlights concerns over food hygiene in oil production and street food, passenger safety on Mumbai local trains, and a debunked deepfake of Defense Minister Rajnath Singh.

6 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/bmw-x1-surprise-gift-for-parents-goes-viral

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