Davis, Aaron.

Dangerous Candies: Choking Hazards Have Little Oversight. / Aaron Davis. - KRT News Service, 2002. - SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Article 52. Health, 1522-323X; .

Articles Contained in SIRS Enduring Issues 2003. Originally Published: Dangerous Candies: Choking Hazards Have Little Oversight, June 13, 2002; pp. 1A+.

"Thousands of children choke on candy each year, but the federal agency responsible for food safety does not test for choking hazards, require warning labels or have the power to pull candy off store shelves." (SAN JOSE MERCURY NEWS) This article discusses limited juridiction of the FDA to pull hazardous foods from store shelves.

1522-323X;


United States. Food and Drug Administration.


Asphyxia.
Candy.
Children--Death.
Children's accidents--Prevention.
Product recall.
Safety regulations.

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