Charcoal Briquettes

Charcoal briquettes are made up of the finely broken up pieces of coal and a variety of additives are mixed in to act as binder which holds the charcoal briquette together.  Examples of these additives include wood charcoal, limestone, starch and sawdust.  Some briquettes also have lighter fluid added to make it easier to set on fire.  A call to the poison center usually involves a curious toddler taking a bite or two from a briquette.  The charcoal and the additives will not cause serious symptoms in small amounts, but can be a choking hazard for little ones.