"Brick Cooking Trend Sparks Health Concerns: Experts Warn of Toxic Heavy Metal Exposure A viral social media trend that involves cooking food in heated bricks has raised alarm among health experts, who warn that the practice may expose consumers to toxic heavy metals. The trend, which has gained popularity on platforms like TikTok and Instagram, involves placing food in a heated brick or stone to cook, often as a unique or rustic alternative to traditional cooking methods. However, experts are sounding the alarm, citing concerns that the use of non-food-grade materials could lead to the leaching of heavy metals like lead, cadmium, and arsenic into the food. As the trend continues to gain momentum, experts are urging cooks to adopt safer, food-grade methods to avoid potential health risks."
Viral heated brick cooking trend may expose food to toxic heavy metals, experts warn, urging safer, food-grade methods to avoid health risks.
