FDA takes aim at poppers; tracking reports of adverse effects including death Tue. July 6, 2021 8:48 PM by Gerald Farinas Nitrite has been a longtime staple of sex between men Chicago, IL - The U.S. Food and Drug Administration last month warned about the dangers of nitrites popularly known as "poppers." But Twitter users are now just discovering the news as the original FDA tweet is going viral. "FDA is advising consumers not to purchase or use nitrite 'poppers' which can result in serious adverse health effects, including death. These productrs are marketed as nail polish removers but are being ingested or inhaled for recreational use," the official U.S. government tweet said.