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noun

An object, piece of food, or toy part small enough to become lodged in the throat, obstructing the airway and preventing breathing.

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Pediatricians have long warned that tapioca pearls can pose a choking hazard.

From Science Daily • Mar. 1, 2026

As well as posing a choking hazard, pieces of plastic can cause damage to the digestive system if ingested.

From BBC • Feb. 7, 2026