Is it safe to eat charcoal on the barbecue?
                                
                                
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                                According to studies, cooking muscle meat at high temperatures over a barbecue creates potentially harmful chemical compounds, including probable carcinogens. This raises significant questions about whether it is truly safe to consume the charred pieces of your food.