Should I be concerned?

Question

I'm baking brownies and I am also melting caramel to drizzle on top, and I have been using a plastic spoon to swirl the caramel, however I lifted the spoon and it had been partially melted becuase of the heat! Should I be concerned that some of the plastic may have gotten into the caramel and may harm ppl if they consume it?

Answer 1

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I don't think it will be harmful but it's possible it may have a little bit of taste difference. I wouldn't worry about it, brownies at my house don't last long and I'm sure yours won't either

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Asker's Comment:

yeah, I tasted some and nothing seemed wrong (I feel fine!) so I kept it. Thanks!

Answer 2

It might have and in which case it wouldn't be a good idea for people to eat it. Just to be safe I would throw out that batch and do another, this time try using a wooden spoon or a metal one from your dinner collection.

Answer 3

Who ever eats it is not gonna die from a little plastic LOL it'll be ok :)

Answer 4

I think you'll be fine. Just go get the wooden spoon or a metal one.

Welcome to the wonderful wold of baking and cooking. I've done this one myself and I knew better. I just wasn't thinking and stuck a plastic spoon in a pan full of boiling peach jam. Ooops. I'm still here and so is the rest of my family.