Yes, the viral BILD video exists — but “Baby Edward” isn’t confirmed, and the legal warning leaves out a key detail

If you’re wondering whether BILD really ran a segment about a toddler chomping steak “like chocolate,” the short answer is yes. But the headline hides two twists: the child’s name “Edward” can’t be verified from the original source, and that scary-looking consent box about sending your data to the U.S. is accurate — just not the whole story.

Let’s unpack what’s real, what’s shaky, and why that privacy pop‑up matters more than you think.

The headline hook — and the correction that changes it

BILD’s piece “Unglaublich: Kleinkind isst Fleisch wie Schokolade” is live and features the exact teaser lines quoted, including “Dieses Video ist nichts für Veganer – aber zum Anbeißen süß!” It’s a BILDBoxx segment fronted by Martin Gerstenberg, and it uses a TikTok clip of a steak‑loving toddler attributed to @shaleighsacomani.

• Verified:

  • The article and wording exist on BILD’s site. Source: BILD page link
  • It’s labeled as a BILDBoxx segment with host Martin Gerstenberg. Source: BILDBoxx/host context link
  • The steak video is credited to TikTok user @shaleighsacomani, corroborated by another outlet. Sources: BILD page link, TAG24 roundup link

• Important correction:

  • The child’s name (“Baby Edward”) is used by BILD, but we could not confirm that name in the original TikTok or other independent reports. Other coverage of similar steak‑baby clips doesn’t name this child. Source: TAG24 link

In other words: the video is real; the name is not yet nailed down.

The timestamp wrinkle you probably missed

Another tiny contradiction: the article’s timestamp. The live page shows 21.10.2025 – 20:13 Uhr, but a search preview listed 15:55 Uhr for the same URL. That usually means the story was updated after publishing, and search cached the older time. It’s common, but it’s also a reminder that headlines evolve even after you first see them. Source: BILD page link

That ominous consent box: true, but incomplete

BILD’s embed notice warns that to view third‑party content (like TikTok), you must consent to data processing and that your data may be sent to “Drittländer wie die USA” under GDPR Article 49(1)(a).

• True: Article 49(1)(a) GDPR allows transfers to third countries based on explicit consent after you’re informed of the risks. Sources: GDPR text via EUR‑Lex link, Article 49 explainer link

• Missing context: Since July 10, 2023, the EU‑U.S. Data Privacy Framework (DPF) provides another, more routine legal route for transfers to certified U.S. companies — not just the Article 49 “derogation” path. In 2025, the EU General Court upheld the DPF. Translation: the consent box is legally correct, but it’s not the only game in town.

Why it matters: If you’re weighing privacy risks, the legal basis affects what protections and recourse you have. Consent alone can shift more responsibility to you; adequacy frameworks like the DPF add system‑level safeguards.

The bigger picture: why steak‑babies go viral

Clips of infants gnawing on steaks or rare meat surface frequently and ignite the same debate: adorable appetite or safety red flag? Pediatricians often stress texture, choking risk, and foodborne illness concerns, especially with undercooked meat. Media often plays these as light viral moments, as BILD does here. Context: The Independent’s past coverage of the trend link

What we verified vs. what needs more digging

• Verified

  • BILD’s article and teaser text are authentic. link
  • It’s a BILDBoxx item with host Martin Gerstenberg. link
  • Video attribution to TikTok/@shaleighsacomani matches other outlets. link

• Uncertain

  • Child’s name “Edward” remains unconfirmed from the original TikTok profile or independent reporting.
  • Timestamp discrepancy suggests an update; not a contradiction, but a change readers should note.

• Legal note

  • The GDPR consent‑to‑transfer wording is correct but doesn’t mention the EU‑U.S. DPF adequacy route now in force and upheld in 2025. GDPR Article 49 explainer

How we checked

• Matched the article’s exact teaser text and embed notice to the live BILD page.
• Confirmed BILDBoxx hosting details via BILD’s own video format pages and host profile mentions.
• Cross‑checked the video credit with another outlet that cited the same TikTok handle.
• Looked for the child’s name in independent sources and the originating TikTok; found no confirmation.
• Noted timestamp differences between the live article and search preview, a common sign of post‑publish updates.

Bottom line

• The BILD video is real and lighthearted, the toddler‑with‑steak clip is from TikTok/@shaleighsacomani, and the consent banner is legally grounded.
• But the name “Edward” is unverified, and the privacy notice leaves out that EU‑U.S. data transfers can also rely on the DPF, not only your one‑time consent.

If you can share the original TikTok link you saw, we can try to confirm the child’s name directly from the source. Until then, enjoy the viral moment — with a pinch of salt and a dash of data‑privacy awareness.