List of Choking Hazards: Foods, Household Items and Toys
List of Choking Hazards: Foods, Household Items and Toys Foods: Hot dogs (especially cut into a coin shape), meats, sausages, and fish with bones Popcorn, chips, pretzel nuggets, and snack foods Candy (especially hard or sticky candy), cough drops, gum, lollipops, marshmallows, caramels, hard candies, and jelly beans Whole grapes, raw vegetables, raw peas, fruits, […]
Important Facts about Choking Hazards and Injuries
In response to “J.T” who died after choking on a hot dog while on vacation, New York State enacted legislation to help parents, caregivers and providers recognize common choking hazards for children and prevention tips. This legislation is known as ” J.T.’s Law“. The following information is provided to help educate parents, caregivers, and providers […]
