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Vedika BAHL

Theories of 'plastic rice' being exported to Africa resurface online

TRUTH OR FAKE © FRANCE 24

Videos circulating on social media have been sent to FRANCE 24, claiming "plastic rice" was being manufactured in Asia for consumption in Africa. These videos echo many others that surfaced online in 2017, causing misinformation and panic in African countries. What's true and what's fake? We take a look in this edition of Truth or Fake with Vedika Bahl.

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