A pressure cooker It’s a “terror” for many people who do housework, and rightly so. The item, common in Brazilian cuisine, carries many tragic stories, and this time, it was responsible for yet another death.
The tragedy was confirmed death of Cidelia Pereira de Morais, a 54-year-old cook, after an incident at the restaurant where she worked, located in the Jardim Alvorada neighborhood, in Anápolis.
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Cidelia Pereira de Morais. (Image: Reproduction/Internet)
Cidelia was carrying out her duties at the establishment when a pressure cooker exploded, causing serious injuries to the woman. After the accident, the kitchen was immediately taken to a nearby Emergency Room.
Unfortunately, after a period of fighting for her life that lasted ten days, Cidelia died at the Hospital Estadual de Urgências de Goiás Dr. Valdemiro Cruz (HUGO), in Goiânia.
The death was confirmed on Monday (2), but it was only in the late afternoon of the following day that the news was made public.
No further details about what happened were released. It is believed that the cook was the only one affected by the tragic event.
When this type of pan is closed and heated, the internal pressure increases, which allows food to cook more quickly.
However, if there is a problem with the seal, overheating, or improper handling, the item could explode, causing serious damage. To avoid accidents like this, it is important:
Follow the manufacturer's instructions, usually described in a manual or information leaflet;
Regularly check the pan seal;
Do not fill it beyond the recommended limit;
Do not open it when under pressure;
Keep children away from the object during use.
Safety should be a priority when using kitchen utensils. For this reason, follow the guidelines above to avoid exposure to any type of accident.
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