RE: [Aroid-l] Iron Chef - Konnyaku- jelly cups !!

From: "Weaver, Bill" bill.weaver at hp.com> on 2005.11.22 at 23:53:30(13569) Actually three Califonia children died as a result of choking on them. The problem being that they are quite soft and pliant and the proper size to block the throat if inhaled whole. While their import is now prohibited in California, they can still be found if you know where to look. (I especially like the ones with a segment of mandarin orange in them) Bill +More [mailto:aroid-l-bounces@gizmoworks.com] On Behalf Of michael mahanSent: Tuesday, November 22, 2005 00:43 AMTo: 'Discussion of aroids'Subject: [Aroid-l] Iron Chef - Konnyaku- jelly cups !! These fruit jelly cups have been outlawed here California. Many children have been killed &/OR brain damaged ,from these as they lodge in the throat AND do not dissolve making them a very cruel plug that can’t be easily removed except in a hospital setting ,with that being way to late to save the child’s life Michael Mahan The small cups of fruit flavored jelly hold a square piece of almost flavorless konjac (or what I always assumed was the konjac part). You can see a photo of it here:http://www.acresofaroids.com/images/A_konjac_candy_with_fruit_jelly.jpgThere is also a small amount of juice in the cup, which usually squirts out at you when you peel off the foil cover.Susan Yahoo! FareChase - Search multiple travel sites in one click. _______________________________________________ Aroid-l mailing list Aroid-l@gizmoworks.com http://www.gizmoworks.com/mailman/listinfo/aroid-l

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