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I realised that there was a bit of sand in my cooked vegetables for dinner just now. just wondering if accidentally eating sand in food was dangerous?

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Dr. Anita Sinha answered

Should be ok: you most likely will pass the sand through your digestive tract.

Answered 7/28/2014

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A member asked:

I realised that there was a bit of sand in my cooked vegetables for dinner just now. just wondering if accidentally eating sand in food was dangerous?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Anita Sinha answered

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