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The nonlocal one-dimensional hyperbolic problem \[ u_{t} + u_{x} = {\lambda f(u) \over \left[ \int_{0}^{1} f(u) dx \right]^{2} } \] is discussed. The problem comes from rapid heating when sterilizing food. It is shown how blow-up can occur for decreasing functions \(f\), and how certain steady states are asymptotically stable. The key tool is a comparison method employed on trial functions based on steady states. It is observed that unique steady states are globally asymptotically stable. The ''circuit'' model, with a denominator \([a + b\int_{0}^{1} f(u) dx]^{2}\), gives rise to a bounded solution. For the entire collection see [Zbl 0927.00051].