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Pediatricians Call For Choke-Proof Hot Dogs

Posted by samzenpus on from the learn-to-chew dept.

RendonWI writes "Nutritionists have long warned of the perils of hot dogs: fat, sodium and preservatives to name a few. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants foods like hot dogs to come with a warning label not because of their nutritional risks but because they pose a choking hazard to babies and children."

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  1. Since this is such a widespread problem... by bsharp8256 · · Score: 0, Informative

    Shouldn't all foods come with a choke hazard label?

    1. Re:Since this is such a widespread problem... by dadelbunts · · Score: 2, Informative

      What about pretzels!