jolibet FDA warns parents vs choking hazards

MANILAjolibet, Philippines — With the gift-giving season approaching, the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned parents against choking hazards such as detachable parts of collectible toys.

“Avoid giving toy collectibles with small, detachable parts to children under three years old, as these may cause choking,” the FDA said in an advisory.

“If the circumstance will not permit, courts are advised to always be reachable through their official email addresses and phone numbers for urgent matters,” Ting said in a message to Philstar.com.

“The illegal POGOs will have guerrilla operations in small residential areas or subdivisions. That’s where they will go,” she said.

Small children’s hand-to-mouth habit while playing with toys may lead to accidental swallowing of small items, the agency noted.

“Without the appropriate precautionsjolibet, this seemingly harmless pastime may raise potential hazards when inadvertently placed in the hands of the wrong consumer,” the FDA said.