Is Ingestion Of Melted Plastic Harmful?

Posted on Wed, 8 Jun 2016

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Question : I made a roast tonight and accidentally left the absorbent pad on it. Didn't notice until we were done eating. for the most part it was still intact, it had come apart but was still all one piece with no melted parts. Nervous about effects it will have on unborn baby.

Answered by Dr. Noble Zachariah (30 minutes later)

Brief Answer:
No danger

Detailed Answer:
Hello,
Welcome and thanks for your question.
There is no danger to the unborn baby. So relax and enjoy the day .
Do get back to me if you have any further questions.

Above answer was peer-reviewed by : Dr. Chakravarthy Mazumdar