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Grill Brush Bristle Injuries Continue to Rise

Most patients were treated and released, with the oropharynx the most common injury site

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From 2015 to 2023, there were an estimated 3,739 wire bristle injuries in the US, marking a 229% increase from previous years. Researchers utilized the National Electronic Injury Surveillance System and Consumer Product Safety Commission's database to identify these cases, most commonly affecting individuals aged 19 to 40 years. The majority of injuries occurred in the oropharynx, often requiring treatment but no fatalities. Despite rising awareness in the last decade, the incidences have not declined, indicating ongoing risks associated with wire grill brushes, as emphasized by lead researcher Mateo O. Coppola.

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Grill Brush Bristle Injuries Continue to Rise

  • by Kathryn Wighton

  • April 10, 2026

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