Couple Hospitalized After Making TikTok Cucumber Salad

A refreshing cucumber salad has captured the attention of TikTok users, amassing over 14.1 million views. The recipe, popularized by food influencer Logan (@logagm), is celebrated for its crunchy texture and tangy flavor. Logan, known as the leader of the “Cucumber Community,” shares various recipes for cold cucumber salads, often presented in jars. In a video posted on July 19, he demonstrated his method, incorporating ingredients like soy sauce, chili crunch, shaved garlic, sesame seeds, rice vinegar, and sesame oil. The salad's popularity has led to several influencers attempting to recreate it, including beauty influencer Alix Earle, who shared her experience on August 9. While slicing the cucumber with a mandoline, Earle highlighted the tool's potential dangers, cautioning viewers to be careful. “Oh, I see how these can be really dangerous,” she remarked, emphasizing the need for caution while preparing the dish. However, not all attempts have gone smoothly. On August 11, musician Jackson Dean faced a mishap while using the mandoline, resulting in a cut on his finger. His on-screen caption, “Moments before disaster,” captured the incident, while his girlfriend Taylor expressed concern for his safety. In a follow-up post, the couple was seen in the emergency room, with Dean’s finger bandaged, humorously captioned, “POV your boyfriend attempts to make Logan’s cucumber salad.” The viral trend highlights both the appeal of the recipe and the importance of kitchen safety.