Of the 30 contestants, Edward Archbold (32), fell ill shortly after the competition ends. According to the Broward Sheriff's office, Archbold fell in front of the store. He was then taken to hospital and declared dead. Police are now waiting for the hospital report about the cause of death Archbold.
"Unless the cockroaches were contaminated with bacteria or pathogens dangerous, I'm sure the cockroaches were safe enough to eat," said University of California Riverside entimologi expert, Michael Adams.
"Some people do have allergies to cockroaches, but there's nothing in cockroach poison or insect like," added Adams.
In addition to Arnold, not a cockroach eating contest contestant who fell ill.
"We feel very sad," said Ben Siegel, the owner of the store.
He added, Archbold not look sick when the event. "He looks really wants to show his ability and it's very nice," Siegel said, adding greatly liven Archbold race.
There is still interested in eating cockroaches?
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