Two people reportedly die in Tokyo after choking on traditional New Year's treat in Japan that has deadly track record; more than a dozen others hospitalized
Two people reportedly died in Tokyo after choking on a traditional New Year’s treat in Japan that has a deadly track record. More than a dozen other people were hospitalized from choking on the sticky rice cakes known as mochi.
Authorities annually warn people to cut the cakes of pounded, steamed rice into smaller pieces that are easier to eat, especially for children and the elderly. People are also advised to consume the sweet treats slowly, but they have caused multiple choking deaths over the years.
