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Study claims Toasters may give off more air pollution than a busy intersection

Study claims Toasters may give off more air pollution than a busy intersection

A TOASTER?!?

The University of Texas at Austin released findings from a new study that found toasters, candles, and other household smoke makers expose people to more air pollution than standing in a busy intersection!

YIKES!

Researcher Marina Vance explained Toasters in particular immediately send toxic particles into the air once they’re turned on.

Like your toast burnt? This is especially harmful. Researchers recommend only heating it to light crisp.

Read more via foxnews.com.

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