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Jelly cups containing konjac injuries

Date commenced: 10th February 2010
  • In 2001, a two year old Queensland girl almost died when a mini jelly cup containing konjac lodged in her throat.
  • In 2000, a three year old Sydney boy died after choking on a mini jelly cup containing konjac.

Legal cases and undertakings

Date commenced: 18th February 2010
Between August 2008 to August 2009, Sony Trading Pty Ltd, an Australian importer and distributor of food and beverages, imported banned mini jelly cup products containing konjac which can cause choking.

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