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I saw warnings on bags of charcoal that said carcinogens are released when the briquettes are burned. Is it harmful to breathe in the smoke from a charcoal grill? Joe Sliwa, via e-mail
Barbecue grills can be problematic for two reasons. First, both charcoal and wood burn "dirty," producing not only hydrocarbons but also tiny soot particles that pollute the air and can aggravate heart and lung problems. Second, the grilling of meat can form two kinds of potentially carcinogenic compounds: polycyclic aromatic hydrocarbons (PAHs) and heterocyclic amines (HCAs). According to the American Cancer Society, PAHs form when fat from meat drips onto the charcoal. They then rise... |
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