Question: are jolly ranchers a choking hazard?
Answer: Hard candy is greatest choking hazard for children, study finds. August 1, 2013, 1:38 p.m. Parents, be careful when passing your little ones a Werther's Original or Jolly Rancher. According to a new study, hard candies are the most common culprits in kids' nonfatal choking-related visits to the emergency department.