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Daily Mirror
Daily Mirror
Freya Hodgson

Terrifying reason you should never clean your barbecue with a wire brush

As temperatures continue to soar across the UK, an emergency department doctor has warned against one popular barbecue tool that could cause life-threatening injuries.

Barbecue brushes are designed to clean your grill with ease after every use, but the wire bristles can actually be a serious health hazard.

The cleaning bristles can break off, remain hidden on the grill grate, and end up in the food you’re cooking. If accidentally eaten, they can potentially lodge in your throat, stomach or intestines and lead to major damage.

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