A Shein customer took to TikTok to shed light on a perplexing delivery she received, which included a glass vial of human blood alongside her dress order. The customer, Anna Marie, documented her bewildering experience in a series of TikToks that quickly went viral, amassing over 7.5 million views. Along with the vial, her package mysteriously contained a can of Goya beans, prompting questions about how the items ended up in her shipment.
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Upon discovering the vial, Anna Marie contacted authorities, including Shein, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, Exact Sciences (the lab linked to the vial), her local health department, and the police. Human blood, classified as a biohazard due to its potential to transmit diseases like Hepatitis B, C, and HIV, is typically transported under strict guidelines. Despite the alarming find, Exact Sciences assured her the blood was part of a routine cancer screening and posed no disease risk.
According to Gizmodo, Anna Marie expressed her discomfort with the situation, speculating on the presence of the bean can and its potential role in a hazardous scenario. Dr. Ryan Marino, an emergency room doctor and toxicologist, explained the low risk of disease transmission from a sealed tube but raised concerns about the implications of such a mishap on specimen handling processes. Exact Sciences acknowledged the incident, affirming their commitment to safety, quality, and privacy, and disclosed their collaboration with the shipping company to unravel how the vial ended up in Anna Marie’s package.
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Upon being informed, Shein conducted an internal review and conversed with Anna Marie, indicating that surveillance footage showed no signs of the vial or beans when her items were packaged. The company emphasized that the package contained only the ordered items upon leaving their facility and pledged to support Anna Marie’s ongoing investigation. Anna Marie’s attempt to get a breakthrough from FedEx for answers was disappointing, as she reported a lack of assistance and respect from the shipping giant. While apologizing for her experience, FedEx remained vague on the incident’s specifics but stated they were addressing the issue appropriately. However, Anna Marie posted an update earlier today that they were able to find the person who sent the blood sample.