{
  "id": 7358737,
  "title": "Couple eats a piece of their wedding cake 1 year later; Internet is horrified",
  "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/couple-eats-a-piece-of-their-wedding-cake-1-year-later-internet-is",
  "topic": "world",
  "section": "World",
  "published": "2026-09-14T16:30:27.000Z",
  "source": {
    "name": "The Indian Express",
    "slug": "the-indian-express",
    "url": "https://indianexpress.com/article/lifestyle/food-wine/couple-eats-frozen-wedding-cake-1-year-later-risks-internet-expert-10869534/"
  },
  "original_language": "en",
  "account": "A Canadian couple surprised their audience by posting an Instagram reel about eating a piece of their wedding cake a year after the celebration. They froze a slice of the cake in foil and stored it in the refrigerator for the anniversary. The couple claimed the cake still tasted fresh, but many netizens were appalled by the idea. Some questioned their sanity, while others expressed concerns about health risks. The couple's response to the backlash was that freezing and proper sealing were sufficient safety measures. A medical expert weighed in, emphasizing that freezing does not guarantee food safety. Factors such as storage conditions, ingredients, and packaging play crucial roles in determining whether the cake is safe for consumption. For long-term preservation, the expert advised against keeping the original cake and suggested recreating a small version of the original cake on the anniversary instead.",
  "summary": null,
  "key_points": [
    "Canadian couple posted Instagram reel about eating wedding cake anniversary",
    "Cake frozen in foil and stored in refrigerator for a year",
    "Netizens horrified, questioned sanity and raised health concerns"
  ],
  "editors_take": null,
  "illustration": null,
  "coverage": {
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      {
        "outlet": "The Indian Express - Lifestyle",
        "title": "Couple eats a piece of their wedding cake 1 year later; Internet is horrified",
        "url": "https://urgent.news/2026/09/14/couple-eats-a-piece-of-their-wedding-cake-1-year-later-internet-is-7361084",
        "published": "2026-09-14T16:30:27.000Z"
      }
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  "disclaimer": "Summaries, key points and the editor’s take are written by software from other outlets’ reporting and may contain errors — always check the linked original."
}