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I swallowed small pieces of enamel from the lining of a cast iron pan that chipped. is this toxic/dangerous?

Q: i swallowed small pieces of enamel from the lining of a cast iron pan that chipped. is this toxic/dangerous?

: If it is a few very small pieces it will not harm. If it is more than that then it can cause nausea vomiting- then you have to go to the ER

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

If it is a few very small pieces it will not harm. If it is more than that then it can cause nausea vomiting- then you have to go to the ER

Answered 5/12/2023

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A member asked:

I swallowed small pieces of enamel from the lining of a cast iron pan that chipped. is this toxic/dangerous?

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Dr. Birendra Tandan answered

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