Several patients have had wire lodged in their tonsils and intestines, Dr Mike reported. Ingesting wire from grill brushes is difficult for medical professionals to diagnose because patients may not think of it as a cause, he added. Alternative cleaning tools include a classic sponge like Scrub Daddy or a chainmail grill brush, according to multiple reports.
Metal grill brushes pose wire ingestion risk
Key Points
- Metal wire grill brushes can shed wire pieces that may end up in food.
- Swallowing a wire piece can cause serious health problems.
- Several cases of wire lodged in tonsils and intestines have been reported.