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Posted by samzenpus on Monday February 22, 2010 @01:26PM 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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Since this is such a widespread problem... (Score:0, Informative)

by bsharp8256 ( 1372285 ) writes: on Monday February 22, 2010 @01:37PM (#31231768)

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

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Re:Since this is such a widespread problem... (Score:2, Informative)

by dadelbunts ( 1727498 ) writes: on Tuesday February 23, 2010 @12:09AM (#31240572)

What about pretzels!

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