Pounded rice may be delicious, but it can be incredibly risky—especially in our current circumstances.
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Deadly New Year mochi strikes again, hospitalizing 19 and resulting in 4 deaths
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Katy Kelly
Jan 13, 2022 - Tweet
Japan’ deadliest New Year’s food may be even more dangerous in 2021 due to the coronavirus
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Casey Baseel
Dec 31, 2020
Eating the ironically risky symbol of long life is the latest thing that requires extra caution during the pandemic.
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Mochi, the danger of Japanese New Year’s, claims another life, rushes many to hospital
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Dale Roll
Jan 8, 2020
- Japan
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