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People are finding maggots wriggling around inside their Ninja Creami machines

Nbcwashington · · 818 words · By Kimmy Yam; TODAY
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Some Ninja Creami users are finding that their homemade sweet treats made with the viral machine are attracting unwanted diners.

Claims checked 8
Techniques found 1
Topics 3

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Coverage gap: Low Left coverage
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What happened

Some Ninja Creami users are finding that their homemade sweet treats made with the viral machine are attracting unwanted diners.

Why it matters

TikTok creator Arriella Simons posted a video Aug.

Common ground

10, sharing that she discovered the presence of maggots lodged in her Ninja Creami lid, after having just used the machine to make a frozen treat.

Perspective signals

The tension in the story is sharpened by Loaded Language: language that can make the dispute feel more urgent, personal, or adversarial than the underlying facts alone.

open_in_new Read the original article: https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/ninja-creami-machines-…

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fact_checkClaims Checked

eFinder analyzed this article and checked 8 claims against available evidence, cross-references, web search, and Wikipedia. Here is what the fact-checking layer found.

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Claim 1: “Another user, @kearyuh, similarly shared a video that showed what appeared to be a handful of maggots trapped in her Ninja Creami’s lid.”
SINGLE SOURCE
The search results provided for this claim are completely irrelevant, discussing public transport in São Paulo (Bilhete Único) rather than TikTok users or Ninja Creami machines.
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https://bilheteunico.sptrans.com.br/
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web search NEUTRAL — Em caso de perda, roubo, furto ou extravio entre em contato nos canais abaixo para realizar o cancelamento do Bilhete. Online: acesse a área logada no Site Atendimento da SPTrans, no menu esquerdo cli…
https://duvidas-sptrans.documentodoestudante.com.br/hc/pt-br…
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web search NEUTRAL — Por favor, selecione abaixo o resultado desejado e clique em "Continuar". Imagem ilustrativa, contendo a vista aérea de uma estação do Expresso Tiradentes.
https://www.sptrans.com.br/fale-conosco/atendimento-bilhete-…
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Claim 2: “TikTok user @aliahlexi shared a video that captured her horror at discovering a maggot on the device”
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No evidence was found in the search results regarding a user named @aliahlexi.
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Claim 3: “TikTok creator Arriella Simons posted a video Aug. 10, sharing that she discovered the presence of maggots lodged in her Ninja Creami lid”
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Multiple independent web sources (NBC/TODAY and The Mary Sue) confirm that TikTok creator Arriella Simons posted a video on August 10 regarding maggots in her Ninja Creami lid.
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web search NEUTRAL — ninja creami maggott Ninja Creami maggot issue: causes and how to check your machine. Learn why you might see maggots or parasites in a Ninja Creami, how to inspect, clean, and prevent contamination. …
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/maggots-in-a-ninja-creamy-ar…
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok creator Arriella Simons posted a video Aug. 10, sharing that she discovered the presence of maggots lodged in her Ninja Creami lid, after having just used the machine to make a frozen treat.
https://www.nbcphiladelphia.com/news/national-international/…
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web search NEUTRAL — In it, she told her audience about the now-viral post by Arriella Simons (@arriiiixo), who reportedly found “maggots” or some form of parasite inside her Ninja CREAMi’s lid. Out of curiosity, Natalie …
https://www.themarysue.com/ninja-creami-mold-controversy/
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Claim 4: “SharkNinja, the maker of the product, told TODAY.com in an email that they were aware of Simons’ video and had been in contact with the creator.”
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The provided web search results for SharkNinja are generic homepages or unrelated links; none of the evidence provided contains the specific email response to TODAY.com regarding Arriella Simons.
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web search NEUTRAL — This is a modal window. Failed to fetch. Video Player is loading.Easy product warranty registration. At SharkNinja, we stand behind the quality and performance of every product we create.
https://www.sharkninja.com/
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web search NEUTRAL — Google has many special features to help you find exactly what you're looking...
https://www.google.com/?q=
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web search NEUTRAL — Shark kablosuz ve dikey süpürgeler, Ninja blender ve airfryer gibi popüler ürünlerle yüksek performans ve inovasyonu bir arada sunar.
https://www.sharkninja.com.tr/pages/stores
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Claim 5: “In a follow-up video posted Aug. 14, Simons said she and her boyfriend attempted to deep-clean the machine... Still, Simons said, they saw a dead maggot trapped inside the lid.”
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The specific details of the follow-up video on August 14, including the deep-cleaning methods (Lysol, vinegar) and the discovery of a dead maggot, are only detailed in the NBC/TODAY source.
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web search NEUTRAL — In a follow-up video posted Aug. 14, Simons said she and her boyfriend attempted to deep-clean the machine, using a variety of tactics, including spraying the device in Lysol, soaking it in a 24-hour …
https://www.nbcchicago.com/news/national-international/ninja…
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web search NEUTRAL — In it, she told her audience about the now-viral post by Arriella Simons (@arriiiixo), who reportedly found “maggots” or some form of parasite inside her Ninja CREAMi’s lid. Out of curiosity, Natalie …
https://www.themarysue.com/ninja-creami-mold-controversy/?sr…
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web search NEUTRAL — ASMR Kill Maggots, Worms & Parasitic Pustules on the body | Acne Deep Cleaning Animation.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=jPHTGk6Hn1I
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Claim 6: “The machine, which retails for $249.99, has sold out multiple times in the past few years.”
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The provided evidence for this claim consists of Wikipedia and guide entries about embroidery, which are entirely unrelated to the Ninja Creami product or its pricing.
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web search NEUTRAL — Explore our beginner-friendly embroidery guide and let’s start your embroidery journey together, one stitch at a time.
https://egausa.org/embroidery-guide-beginners/
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web search NEUTRAL — Jul 14, 2025 · For beginners, it’s a good idea to start with a basic, white or light colored cotton or canvas fabric. As you learn and experiment with different materials, you’ll have to keep some oth…
https://www.wikihow.com/Embroider-by-Hand
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web search NEUTRAL — Embroidery is commonly used to embellish accessories and garments and is usually seen on quilts, clothing, and accessories. In addition to thread, embroidery may incorporate materials such as pearls, …
https://en.m.wikipedia.org/wiki/Embroidery
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Claim 7: “User @issabelfonsecaa posted a video sharing that... the device had many crevices that felt difficult or impossible to clean.”
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Both the NBC/TODAY report and a direct TikTok reference to @issabelfonsecaa confirm she posted a video about the device's crevices being difficult or impossible to clean.
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web search NEUTRAL — User @issabelfonsecaa posted a video sharing that while she didn’t experience the same issue with critters in the machine, the device had many crevices that felt difficult or impossible to clean.
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/ni…
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok video from ISABEL FONSECA (@issabelfonsecaa): Explains the reported Ninja CREAMi design failure, why owners call it unsafe, and what to watch for when cleaning and using the machine.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/bug-in-the-ninja-creami
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web search NEUTRAL — What does a Ninja creami do? The Ninja Creami has seven one-touch preset programs.With the Ninja™ CREAMi™, you can have total control of your ingredients for low sugar, keto, dairy-free, and vegan opt…
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ExDFofa2mcM
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Claim 8: “The video went viral, drawing more than 14.2 million views as of Aug. 19”
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While the video is described as 'viral' by multiple sources, the specific view count of 14.2 million by August 19 is only explicitly mentioned in the context of the primary reporting source (NBC/TODAY). Other sources confirm it went viral but do not provide the specific metric.
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web search NEUTRAL — TikTok creator Arriella Simons posted a video Aug. 10, sharing that she discovered the presence of maggots lodged in her Ninja Creami lid, after having just used the machine to make a frozen treat.19,…
https://www.nbcwashington.com/news/national-international/ni…
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web search NEUTRAL — Discover videos related to Ninja Creami Maggots Story on TikTok. Last updated 2026-08-24.Panicking over that one ninja creamy video! #ninjacreami #maggots Ninja Creami maggots panic explained.
https://www.tiktok.com/discover/ninja-creami-maggots-story
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web search NEUTRAL — In it, she told her audience about the now-viral post by Arriella Simons (@arriiiixo), who reportedly found “maggots” or some form of parasite inside her Ninja CREAMi’s lid. Out of curiosity, Natalie …
https://www.themarysue.com/ninja-creami-mold-controversy/
info Disclaimer: This analysis is generated by AI and should be used as a starting point for critical thinking, not as definitive truth. Claims are verified against publicly available sources. Always consult the original article and additional sources for complete context.