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For children choking can be a deadly danger.

Some foods can be a choking hazard for children. Avoid these foods as snacks until your children are older.

 
 
warning Hot Dogs
warning Hard Candy
 
warning Whole Grapes
warning Nuts

Any foods which are round, hard, small, thick and sticky, smooth, or slippery can cause choking.

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Contact us at
Division of Nutrition, Physical Activity and Food Programs
109 Governor Street, 9th Floor
Richmond, VA 23219
Phone: 1-888-942-3663

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Last Updated: 02-12-2010

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