FAA issues warning telling flight attendants to beware of exploding coffee filters


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The coffee filters apparently weren't built to be used at high altitudes, but rather than fix the problem permanently, the FAA leaves it up to attendant’s common sense to not get burned.
... According to a safety alert published on the Federal Aviation Administration's website, the prepackaged coffee filters many airlines use are susceptible to pressure buildup and can explode when an