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TexasTowelie

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Fri Jun 23, 2017, 06:21 AM Jun 2017

Whipped cream dispenser explodes, killing French Instagram fitness model [View all]

A popular fitness blogger and Instagram model in France died after a pressurized canister used for dispensing whipped cream exploded, hitting her in the chest.

Rebecca Burger's death from the June 17 incident was announced on social media Wednesday by her family, who warned of the potential risks of defective whip cream dispensers.

The post published on Burger's Instagram page to her more than 150,000 followers read:

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... an example of the cartridge/siphon from Chantilly that exploded and struck Rebecca's chest, killing her. Take note: the cartridge that caused her death was sealed. Do not use this type of device in your home! Tens of thousands of these appliances are still in circulation.

Read more: http://www.chron.com/news/article/Whipped-cream-dispenser-explodes-killing-French-11238646.php?ipid=hpctp

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