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Can handling frozen foods cause frostbite?
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Varies on severity: Of compromise of the blood supply. Individuals with vaso-occlusive disease such as diabetes may be prone to more extensive disease and complications. However brief contact is unlikely to cause frostbite.
Answered 12/10/2013
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