ER doctor’s urgent warning about avocados – after thousands end up in hospital with the same problem
A surprisingly common kitchen injury, often called “avocado hand,” sends thousands of people to emergency rooms each year. This occurs when individuals accidentally cut their hands while attempting to remove the pit from an avocado. The desire for guacamole can have painful consequences, with nearly 9,000 Americans needing ER treatment for these injuries annually. ER…