Never had a problem over a period of years, and I smoke a Lot, in and out of the GH. Not especially often, on the hand washing thing. I should more than I do I suppose, but so far have been lucky not to have gotten any of the juice in my eyes from them. Buy from a smoker? Sure, and wouldn't even think to ask. I've gotten at least half (probably more) of the 100 plus Brugs I have from smokers over the years, and no problems to date. I've heard it can happen,(Tobacco Mosaic from tobacco products) so I'd never suggest anyone take up the habit in order to grow or breed healthy Brugs; but I wouldn't worry over much about it either. Maybe "chew" or home rolled would be worse, since the person is actually handling the tobacco itself?

I don't really you will get much actual smoke...but you will get the stink! I would get an ozone air cleaner....maybe get 2 of them!! and keep them running constantly....day and night. Nothing like going to a space that has been smoked in and been closed up for the night! Blech! Linda C

I will hopefully be in the position to get a smoker, which I've wanted for a long time......Cooking is forbidden on the balconies in the building, but I may soon be getting a cottage property where I will have a deck to smoke on. I'm a novice smoker, though I have successfully made a pastrami using a smoke box in a friend's BBQ, so I'm looking for a basic but well-made unit that can run on propane. Can anyone share their likes or dislikes about what they've got? I'm looking at the Cuisinart (yeah, it sounds funny), because the racks are steel, not chrome, and it gets pretty good reviews among the smokers at that price point. However, I'm interested in any comments from someone who would like to share about that brand, or any other propane smoker.

I was talking about hot smoked salmon. I leave cold smoked fish up to the experts. I do cold smoke my homemade mozzarella and other purchased cheeses. Back to the original issue looking for a stick smoker, for 12-15 people....I do have a research file that is erratic and gets confusing....and why I put my purchase on hold last Spring. We dislike junk, but some under 500 will do ok for a while. (not really), you get what you pay for. Some are in the incredible bang-for-the buck category. Most of the cheap big box store varieties come in a big heavy box that needs assembly. Not welded, thin steel, not using high heat paint that peels pretty much immediately. 2-5 years before failure. Why mine is still working? old stock and before the China game. (rust is holding it together no doubt.) 😂 This is what I look for. Just watch the first three minutes. Costco a couple years ago. Best offset grill for the money. Brazos is 1/4inch steel, made in Mexico. Tejas and Lonestar are USA made, (changes all the time so don't hold me to that) Big box stores have cheaper side fire box smokers. Comes in a big heavy box that needs to be assembled. China crap but for a gateway to this type of grill'/smoke it is fine-ish. Depends on your personal political stance on recycled disposables. At 800-to a thousand, ?, so many great options. Welded seams, Massive thick grates...