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Minnesota teen loses part of his bowel after unknowingly swallowing grill brush bristle
New York Post • • business
Key Points:
- A Minnesota teenager, Noah Walden, required emergency surgery after swallowing a metal grill brush bristle hidden in his burger, which punctured his intestine a week later.
- The surgery involved removing part of his bowel and a six-inch abdominal incision, according to his mother, Amie Walden.
- Noah and his mother urged the public to avoid using metal grill brushes due to the potential dangers, especially when barbecuing.
- Over 13 million metal grill brushes were recalled in 2026, with 10.2 million specifically removed due to ingestion hazards causing injuries.
- Nexgrill, the company behind the recall, cited a limited number of injury reports but voluntarily recalled the brushes as a precaution in partnership with the Consumer Product Safety Commission.
