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Used metal fork to cook; didn't realise, but melted plastic ziplock bag. still safe to eat food even if may be tiny bits of plastic?... or throw?

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Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Specializes in Pediatric Emergency Medicine

Plastic: It is likely not harmful to eat the plastic but there is a possibility it could get stuck in your throat and have to be removed so I would start that dish again. All the best.

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

Answered 9/28/2016

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A member asked:

Used metal fork to cook; didn't realise, but melted plastic ziplock bag. still safe to eat food even if may be tiny bits of plastic?... or throw?

A doctor has provided 1 answer

Dr. Katharine Cox answered

Dr Munshower and another doctor agreed

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