It is poisonous to eat food that had a meat absorbent pad cooked in it? What does that meat diaper do, anyway? Here's your answer. AHPhotoswpg / Getty Images If you’ve ever eyed that strange material ...

Absorbent “meat diapers” soak up meat juices to prevent mess and the spread of bacteria. The pads use food-safe silica gel or cellulose wrapped in perforated, non-toxic plastic. If accidentally cooked ...