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Metal Found in School Burgers: Parents Outraged
11 Dec, 2025
Summary
- Students found metal shards in hamburgers ordered from a local restaurant.
- The metal fragments were consistent with grill brush bristles.
- The school has stopped ordering from the vendor due to safety concerns.
A concerning incident occurred at Kilbride Public School in Burlington, Ontario, where students reported finding metal fragments in hamburgers supplied by Hero Certified Burgers. Parents voiced significant distress, fearing their young children could have ingested the sharp objects. The school swiftly acted by recalling all burgers, alerting Halton Public Health, and ceasing orders from the implicated vendor.
The foreign objects were determined to be consistent with bristles from a metal grill brush. The burger chain has stated it is investigating the matter, including discontinuing the use of such brushes at the franchise location. Halton Public Health has confirmed an ongoing investigation into the serious complaint.
While restaurants can still legally use these brushes, Health Canada data shows numerous emergency visits related to bristle ingestion. The school's decision to no longer use Hero Certified Burgers was welcomed by parents, who appreciated the school's rapid and transparent response to the frightening situation.
