When evaluating food for hazards, hair is not normally considered a risk It can be considered a sign of insanitary handling and preparation, or it can be the source of hazards such as the bacterium Staphylococcus aureus (an organism found on human skin), but in itself, is not a hazard. However, here is a case where hair became a hazard. A young woman ate enough hair overtime, that it formed a hairball in her stomach which led to deadly condition.
NY Post
http://nypost.com/2017/09/14/rapunzel-syndrome-teen-dies-from-eating-her-own-hair/
‘Rapunzel syndrome’ teen dies from eating her own hair
By Fox News
September 14, 2017 | 1:21pm
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Tuesday, September 9, 2014
Organic Rice Milk Snacks (?) Recalled Due to Potential Choking Risk
Plum Organics is recalling Organic Rice Milk Snacks after it was found that the snack did not soften fast enough, and thus constituted a choking hazard for small children.
Not knowing what a rice milk snack is, thought it was worth a look.
Easy to see how this could be a choking hazard.
According to the website "Little Crèmes, a line of colorful bite-sized rice milk snacks made of real fruit & veggie blends that are perfect for tactile development and the introduction of new tastes and textures. A non-dairy alternative for sensitive bellies, each bite is a mix of pure flavors with creamy organic rice milk to create the perfect meltable, freeze-dried snack"
I guess snacks are important for tactile development? As long as it stays in the hands and out of their throats.
I remember my mom gave my younger brothers Zwieback Toast. Looks safer. Not Organic, if that matters. Way messy, at least the way my brother ate them.
FDA Recall Notice
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm413044.htm
Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls Little Crèmes Organic Rice Milk Snacks Due to Potential Choking Hazard
Contact Consumer: (866) 535-3774
Media: Anna Burr 203-939-5261
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 5, 2014 - Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling its Little Crèmes organic rice milk snacks line after it was found that the product has the potential to cause choking. The small, bite-sized snack pieces are made to soften in a child’s mouth in less than 20 seconds making them easy to swallow. Some pieces were found to take significantly longer than this, creating a potential choking hazard, particularly for babies and very young children.
Not knowing what a rice milk snack is, thought it was worth a look.
According to the website "Little Crèmes, a line of colorful bite-sized rice milk snacks made of real fruit & veggie blends that are perfect for tactile development and the introduction of new tastes and textures. A non-dairy alternative for sensitive bellies, each bite is a mix of pure flavors with creamy organic rice milk to create the perfect meltable, freeze-dried snack"
I guess snacks are important for tactile development? As long as it stays in the hands and out of their throats.
I remember my mom gave my younger brothers Zwieback Toast. Looks safer. Not Organic, if that matters. Way messy, at least the way my brother ate them.
FDA Recall Notice
http://www.fda.gov/Safety/Recalls/ucm413044.htm
Plum Organics Voluntarily Recalls Little Crèmes Organic Rice Milk Snacks Due to Potential Choking Hazard
Contact Consumer: (866) 535-3774
Media: Anna Burr 203-939-5261
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE - September 5, 2014 - Plum Organics is voluntarily recalling its Little Crèmes organic rice milk snacks line after it was found that the product has the potential to cause choking. The small, bite-sized snack pieces are made to soften in a child’s mouth in less than 20 seconds making them easy to swallow. Some pieces were found to take significantly longer than this, creating a potential choking hazard, particularly for babies and very young children.
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