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What do i do if i breathed in burnt plastic fork particles from the air?

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Dr. Marvin Ott answered

Nothing: Although aerosolized plastic can be dangerous in large quantities, the amount from one plastic fork is very unlikely to be harmful. Hope this helps!

Answered 8/22/2014

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A member asked:

What do i do if i breathed in burnt plastic fork particles from the air?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Marvin Ott answered

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