‘428 times the maximum legal limit’: Expert says you should stop wearing Shein products after government warning

A health coach warns viewers about toxins in budget-retailer Shein clothing following a report from the South Korean government in a now-viral TikTok.

The video posted by TikToker Sean Christopher (@iamtheseanchristo) on Aug. 16 has over 2.3 million views. In the clip, he points to a report from the South Korean government that found up to 428 times the legal limit of phthalates in Shein items like shoes, bags, and clothing.

Phthalates are a group of chemicals used to soften...