Canadian TikTok star Chloë Chapdelaine suffered from explosive bowel movements on a 15-hour flight from Dubai to Los Angeles due to an alleged “pastry mix-up” that contained gluten, which she hasn't eaten in nine years due to her celiac disease. Despite selecting gluten-free meal options before boarding the Emirates aircraft, Chapdelaine was informed that the plain croissant she ate contained gluten. She spent an hour throwing up and experienced other symptoms such as stomach cramps, diarrhea, nausea, and itching skin. The incident has caused Chapdelaine mental repercussions that may last for about two weeks, but Emirates flight attendants were sympathetic towards her.
