2 die choking on rice cake

Mochi warning: Two die choking on rice cake as worrying Japan trend continues
Two people died in Japan after choking on mochi to celebrate the new year. Despite officials warning the population about the choking hazard posed by the popular rice cake that is traditionally served at New Year celebrations,
2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes, continuing deadly New Year's trend in Japan
Choking on mochi is so common that authorities offer tips every year on how to help someone who has the food lodged in their throat.
Mochi deaths haunt Japan again: Why these New Year rice cakes are dangerous
Two elderly men died after choking on mochi on the first three days of the New Year in Japan. This sticky, sweet traditional delicacy turns fatal almost every year. But why?
Japan Photo Journal: Rice cakes ready for rolling out for New Year
Work to make round rice cakes for New Year is in full swing at Yamada Mochi Honten rice cake shop in Nagoya's Mizuho Ward on Dec. 27, 2024. In the work area, where steam was rising from rice steamers,
Tokyo: 2 dead, 7 others hospitalized after choking on mochi cakes
TOKYO (TR) – Nine people were rushed to hospitals in the capital after choking on sticky mochi rice cakes over the three-day New Year holidays. Two of the victims were later confirmed dead.
Fatal New Year’s trend continues in Japan as 2 people choke to death on mochi rice cakes
Two elderly men in Japan choked to death on mochi rice cakes as part of a New Year’s tradition that authorities have issued warnings about annually. Eating mochi on and around the New Year
2 men die after choking on mochi treats in Tokyo; 7 others taken to hospitals: Reports
Two men in Tokyo, Japan died after choking on mochi around New Years, and now officials are warning others to take care when eating the treat.
Traditional rice cake ceremony held at Hikone Castle, western Japan
A ceremony to distribute traditional round rice cakes was held on Monday at Hikone Castle in Shiga Prefecture, western Japan.
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Mochi: Trouble with New Year’s food goes beyond choking
An intestinal obstruction caused by mochi doesn’t occur as often as choking accidents, but there are a few people every ...
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Kingston Pop-Up Shop and Cafe hosts mochi-tuski, rice cake pounding on Dec. 28
KINGSTON, N.Y. — A free mochi-tuski rice cake-pounding event will be held at the Kingston Pop-Up Shop & Cafe at 10 Cedar St. on Saturday, Dec. 28, from 2-4 p.m. The organizers said the mochi ...
Photo Essay: Teaching The Tasty Japanese New Year’s Tradition Of Mochitsuki
Pounding and eating mochi offers good luck, health, prosperity and happiness.
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Trader Joe's Vs My/Mochi: Which Has The Better Mochi Ice Cream?
The adorably round mochi ice cream treats are undoubtedly irresistible, but should you pick up a box of My/Mochi or head to ...