As we dust off our barbecues in preparation for Memorial Day weekend, researchers offer a word of caution: check your food before eating - it may be tainted with wire bristles from grill-cleaning brushes. If swallowed, they can cause severe injury.
Wire-bristle brushes used to clean barbecues can lead to serious injuries if ingested.
A new study published in the journal Otolaryngology-Head and Neck Surgery estimates that between 2002-2014, more than 1,600 emergency department visits occurred as a result of wire-bristle brush injuries.
While wire grill brushes may be an effective cleaning tool prior to or following a cookout, the bristles can easily fall off and make their way into people's food.
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