this post was submitted on 07 Sep 2025
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Never heard of that. Mind linking credible sources for this?
Not sure about the "like asbestos" for sure, but our bag has warnings about keeping away from pets, avoid inhalation, keep out of eyes, wash hands, etc. etc.
I put a link in another reply, dunno if you'd consider it credible or not, but I got it from a websearch for "inhaling diatomaceous earth" if you want to look at the many other links.
Food grade isn't as bad as non-food grade, but still not great. And the "aabestos-like" bit was in the context that it causes harm through a similar mechanism (small sharp, jagged particles). Severity and outcome might vary.