A popular social media trend that's been sending foodies wild is raising concerns among health experts. The viral "heated brick cooking" method, where cooks sear food on a hot brick, may be exposing diners to toxic heavy metals. Experts are sounding the alarm, warning that this unorthodox cooking technique could have serious health implications due to the potential for lead and other heavy metals to leach into food from the bricks. As the trend continues to gain traction, experts are urging cooks to opt for safer, food-grade alternatives to avoid the risks associated with this potentially hazardous cooking method.
Viral heated brick cooking trend may expose food to toxic heavy metals, experts warn, urging safer, food-grade methods to avoid health risks.
