Corey Feldman Attributes Hospitalization to Medical Misdiagnosis

Feldman addressed the ordeal via Instagram, noting that a preliminary blood test led doctors to suspect a more serious ailment. He alleged that someone on the medical staff leaked this initial, incorrect assessment to the media while he was still undergoing evaluation. After spending the night in the hospital and completing further testing, clinicians officially ruled out internal organ issues.

The health scare occurred on Monday during a flight from Chicago to Los Angeles. Paramedics met the aircraft upon landing to transport the 54-year-old actor to a facility for urgent care. Following the release of the final diagnosis, a representative for Feldman confirmed he is recovering and expressed gratitude for the outpouring of support from fans. The exact source of the food poisoning remains unidentified.

Prior to the flight, Feldman had been participating in a series of promotional events, including a screening of The Goonies and reunions celebrating the 40th anniversary of Stand By Me. These appearances followed recent public comments regarding his exclusion from an Academy Awards tribute to director Rob Reiner, an omission the actor previously described as a personal disappointment.