Cuisinart just recalled millions of grill brushes — what to know before your Labor Day cookout

Over 3 million grill brushes sold in the U.S. and Canada are being recalled because their wire bristles can detach and end up in food. Several people have needed medical care after swallowing the bristles. The recall has been expanded as more brushes were found to have the same problem.

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National story. 32 articles from 14 sources. Updated Sep 2, 2026.

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NBC NewsLean Left· Sep 2, 2026

Cuisinart just recalled millions of grill brushes — what to know before your Labor Day cookout

Money Talks NewsLean Left· Aug 29, 2026

Check Your Grill Brush: 3.6 Million Recalled

Fast CompanyLean Left· Aug 28, 2026

Nationwide recall expands to 3.6 million grill brushes after consumers swallowed metal bristles

Ran by 4 outlets across the spectrum· NJ.com / Star-Ledger, Cleveland Plain Dealer
NJ.com / Star-LedgerLean Left· Aug 28, 2026

3.6M+ grill brushes recalled after several users require medical attention from ingesting metal

Cleveland Plain DealerLean Left· Aug 28, 2026

3.6M+ grill brushes recalled after several users require medical attention from ingesting metal

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WGN ChicagoCenter· Aug 31, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

WOOD TV8Center· Aug 28, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

FOX 8 ClevelandCenter· Aug 27, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

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1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

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1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

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WLNS LansingCenter· Aug 27, 2026

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1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

FOX 21 Colorado SpringsCenter· Aug 27, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

WWLP SpringfieldCenter· Aug 27, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

KSNT TopekaCenter· Aug 27, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

BRPROUD Baton RougeCenter· Aug 27, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

Phl17Center· Aug 27, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes added to recall

Our Quad CitiesCenter· Aug 29, 2026

1.9 million grill brushes recalled

The OregonianCenter· Aug 28, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

3.6M+ grill brushes recalled after several users require medical attention from ingesting metal

Pix11Center· Aug 28, 2026

Over 3.9M Cuisinart grill brushes recalled over safety risk

NBC New YorkLean Left· Aug 27, 2026

More than 3.6 million Cuisinart grill brushes recalled due to ingestion hazard

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AL.comLean Right· Aug 28, 2026· ran in 4 outlets

3.6M+ grill brushes recalled after several users require medical attention from ingesting metal

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