Designing a Choke-free Hot Dog

Re:Designing a Choke-free Hot Dog by vital101 on Wednesday March 03, 2010 @08:07AM (#1163980)

All jokes aside, I didn't realize that there was actually a hot dog choking problem. I can't say I wouldn't give a "choke free" hot dog a try though. Eating a coil of meat could be fun.

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Re:Designing a Choke-free Hot Dog by jrmurad on Wednesday March 03, 2010 @09:48AM (#1164171)

The only student I know to have died on campus during my K-12 education was a middle schooler who choked on a hot dog in the cafeteria.

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Re:Designing a Choke-free Hot Dog by bpyne on Wednesday March 03, 2010 @12:18PM (#1164558)

Yes. It's why pediatricians recommend cutting hot dogs and grapes into pieces about half the size of your thumb nail for toddlers.

As cautious as my wife and I are, redesigning a hot dog seems absurd as long as you follow the pediatrician's recommendation. While day care providers know the recommendation already it's necessary to let the grandparents know if they care for your child.

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Re:Designing a Choke-free Hot Dog by graywh on Wednesday March 03, 2010 @10:05AM (#1164210)

Small children are the most at risk for choking on things like hot dogs and grapes.

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