There’s a new grilling hazard you need to hear about BEFORE this weekend...

Before you clean the grill for the holiday weekend – check the brush! 

According to Consumer Reports, there are new concerns about the metal bristles from grill-cleaning brushes. Vigorous cleaning can leave tiny metal shards in or on the grill and they could ultimately end up in you. 

In two separate incidents, men in New Jersey and Washing state complained of stomach pain after barbecuing. Both ended up in the hospital and required emergency surgery due to perforated intestines from the tiny bristles. 

If you do use a metal bristle brush, be sure it’s steel and not brass. You’ll also want to check the brush carefully for any loose or damaged bristles. If any have already broken off, get a new one.