'I had to go to the emergency department': Global food trend puts one Aussie to the hospital
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The internet is a treasure trove of culinary inspiration.
Food trends pop up from every corner of social media, promising to tantalise taste buds and add a bit of excitement to daily meal routines.
However, some of these trends could come with hidden dangers.
A recent salad trend led to a severe injury to one Australian woman.
Fitness content creator Bec Hargrave injured herself after an attempt to recreate a cucumber salad popularised by food content creator Logan Moffit.
Moffit's recipes have inspired many to try their hand at this seemingly simple dish.
He is often spotted using a mandolin slicer—a kitchen tool that, while handy, could be incredibly dangerous if not used correctly.
Hargrave learned about the risks the hard way.
'It was my first time using a mandolin. I'd just bought it from Kmart and didn't realise it came with a guard,' she shared in a video.
'I didn't think to look because I haven't seen other people using a guard when doing their cucumber trend videos.'
'The cut went all the way down to the fat layer of my skin, and I had to go to the emergency department,' she added.
'It took a good chunk of my flesh off, which sounds disgusting because it was,' Hargrave said in a video titled 'Trend Gone Wrong'.
The injury forced her to go through a lengthy healing process.
Some social media users also shared their sentiments about using mandolins.
'This exact thing happened to me two days ago,' said someone who shared the same fate as Hargrave.
'The single most terrifying kitchen tool', another commenter wrote.
'I'm always so scared to use a mandolin,' a third stated.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of kitchen safety, especially when using sharp tools.
Mandolin slicers come with sharp blades designed to slice vegetables with ease.
However, it can also slice through the skin easily.
The Kmart mandolin slicer came with a warning which read, 'Keep out of reach of children, sharp blades, use carefully when operating and washing to avoid injury.'
Watch Logan Moffit's viral cucumber salad recipe here:
Source: @logagm/Tiktok
For those who love to cook and are eager to try new recipes, always prioritise safety in the kitchen.
If you're using a mandolin slicer at home, make sure to use the finger guard, keep your fingers away from the blades, and work slowly.
Alternatively, you can use a regular knife to slice any vegetables needed for your dishes.
After all, cooking and recreating recipes should be a joy, not a hazard.
Have you ever had a close call in the kitchen? Share your kitchen safety tips and experiences with us in the comments section below.
The internet is a treasure trove of culinary inspiration.
Food trends pop up from every corner of social media, promising to tantalise taste buds and add a bit of excitement to daily meal routines.
However, some of these trends could come with hidden dangers.
A recent salad trend led to a severe injury to one Australian woman.
Fitness content creator Bec Hargrave injured herself after an attempt to recreate a cucumber salad popularised by food content creator Logan Moffit.
Moffit's recipes have inspired many to try their hand at this seemingly simple dish.
He is often spotted using a mandolin slicer—a kitchen tool that, while handy, could be incredibly dangerous if not used correctly.
Hargrave learned about the risks the hard way.
Bec Hargrave shared her story about a mandolin slicer in one of her videos. Image Credit: TikTok/Bec Hargrave
'It was my first time using a mandolin. I'd just bought it from Kmart and didn't realise it came with a guard,' she shared in a video.
'I didn't think to look because I haven't seen other people using a guard when doing their cucumber trend videos.'
'The cut went all the way down to the fat layer of my skin, and I had to go to the emergency department,' she added.
'It took a good chunk of my flesh off, which sounds disgusting because it was,' Hargrave said in a video titled 'Trend Gone Wrong'.
The injury forced her to go through a lengthy healing process.
Some social media users also shared their sentiments about using mandolins.
'This exact thing happened to me two days ago,' said someone who shared the same fate as Hargrave.
'The single most terrifying kitchen tool', another commenter wrote.
'I'm always so scared to use a mandolin,' a third stated.
This incident serves as a stark reminder of the importance of kitchen safety, especially when using sharp tools.
Mandolin slicers come with sharp blades designed to slice vegetables with ease.
However, it can also slice through the skin easily.
The Kmart mandolin slicer came with a warning which read, 'Keep out of reach of children, sharp blades, use carefully when operating and washing to avoid injury.'
Watch Logan Moffit's viral cucumber salad recipe here:
Source: @logagm/Tiktok
For those who love to cook and are eager to try new recipes, always prioritise safety in the kitchen.
If you're using a mandolin slicer at home, make sure to use the finger guard, keep your fingers away from the blades, and work slowly.
Alternatively, you can use a regular knife to slice any vegetables needed for your dishes.
After all, cooking and recreating recipes should be a joy, not a hazard.
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…..Seriously, I don’t know whether to laugh because we apparently need a warning about using sharp objects in the kitchen…. Or to bemoan the fact that someone actually believes a warning is necessary…I mean, doesn’t common sense tell a person that sharp edges are dangerous and to be careful anyway……or is it just a kitchen wisdom, peculiar to an older generation 
