Watch what you eat: The dangers of a bristle in your burger
Monday, April 4, 2016 - 20:20
in Health & Medicine
Wire-bristle grill brushes, used for cleaning grill grates, may lose bristles when used. These bristles can adhere to the grill, become stuck to food, and then accidentally be ingested. A literature and national database review yielded case reports and documented injuries from ingestion, sometimes requiring surgery.