Scientists are warning people that sprinkles could be dangerous. One of the main attractions of the Museum of Ice Cream, a pop-up that has been touring the country and dominating your Instagram feed, is a giant pool filled with fake sprinkles. The museum is currently stationed in Miami, and scientists are worried about runaway sprinkles. City officials recently fined the museum $1,000 for creating an “environmental hazard.” The fake sprinkles are just like glitter: they get everywhere and its impossible to get rid of them. Last month, local environmentalist Dave Doebler filmed little bits of candy-colored plastic scattered on the sidewalks and streets around the museum. They most likely hitched a ride on museum goers. Activists are concerned that the rain will wash the sprinkles into storm drains and then into Biscayne Baye, where marine animals might eat them. The world’s oceans are believed to contain 5.25 trillion pieces of plastic, which pose a threat to sea creatures that mistake it for food. Museum spokeswoman Devan Pucci said that they are going to install blowers that hit visitors as they leave the sprinkle pool. They also hope to create a biodegradable sprinkle in the future.
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