The US Food & Drug Administration (FDA) is warning consumers of a potential choking hazard posed by conjac (devil's root or konnyakku) jelly cups imported from Asia. Some of the candies have labels warning that children and elderly persons should not eat it. Other labels warn of a choking hazard and say to chew the candy thoroughly. Some of the candy is sold with no warning label at all. Local authorities have reported three children's deaths from choking in the United States associated with conjac jelly candy. There have also been reports of deaths in other countries. The candy comes in several fruit flavours. It is found in small sealed plastic cups that may or may not contain a chunk of fruit. Each jelly cup is about the size of a single-serve coffee creamer. The candy is sold in retail stores and on the Internet and is sold under a variety of names. The FDA continues to investigate this matter.
