Two residents of Japan died choking on Christmas cakes In the World : Vladim

In Tokyo killed two people, eating new year cakes. This was told by local emergency services.

In addition to the two dead, 13 people were injured during the procedure, eating traditional new year cakes made of rice in Japan, mochi. According to available information, seven people sent to hospital in critical condition, two elderly fans of rice cakes could not be saved.

The Japanese government has constantly warned the population, especially children and seniors, to observe the rules of caution with rice cakes. Mochi needs to be cut into pieces and thoroughly chewed. The above instances despite all the warnings, tens occur in the state year-round.

Mochi is a mandatory dish on the Christmas table residents of Japan. This product is made from steamed glutinous rice. Before use, the pellet is required to boil in the soup.