Rapid Procedure for the Testing of Nonnutritive Objects Found in Various Confectionary Products, Posing as a Possible Choking Hazard

Authors

  • Hans Y. Loechlt-Yoshioka Pacific Regional Laboratory, U. S. Food and Drug Administration, 22201 23rd Dr. SE, Bothell, WA, 98021, USA.

DOI:

https://doi.org/10.21423/JRS-V04N02P022

Keywords:

choking, chocolate, confectionary products, hazard, screening procedure

Abstract

Nonnutritive objects (toys) in confectionary food products can be a choking hazard for children under three years of age.  A rapid method for the screening these types of toys is presented in this paper. It was found, that the use of a clear plastic cylinder is ideal for this rapid screening procedure of these products.  By using this clear plastic cylinder, there was no need to measure each toy individually.

https://doi.org/10.21423/jrs-v04n02p022 (DOI assigned 7/3/2019)

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Journal of Regulatory Science

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Published

2016-05-05

Issue

Vol. 4 No. 2 (2016)

Section

Rapid Communication

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