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Health Warning: Konjac Jellies Could Cause Choking Hazards

2/27/2026

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A woman developed severe abdominal pain after eating a mango-flavored jelly snack without checking its ingredients.
She later learned the snack contained konjac, though she had assumed it was similar to agar.
Her mother advised antacids.
Health experts warn that konjac products can cause digestive issues and may pose choking hazards.
The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety advises cutting konjac jellies into small pieces to prevent choking.

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Story summary

A woman developed severe abdominal pain after eating a mango-flavored jelly snack without checking its ingredients.
She later learned the snack contained konjac, though she had assumed it was similar to agar.
Her mother advised antacids.
Health experts warn that konjac products can cause digestive issues and may pose choking hazards.
The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety advises cutting konjac jellies into small pieces to prevent choking.