Is it OK to swallow cinnamon sticks? The dangers of ingestion
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According to the American Academy of Pediatrics, the 'cinnamon challenge,' which involves consuming a large amount of cinnamon powder, led to at least 30 hospitalizations in 2012 alone. This highlights the serious risks of ingesting cinnamon, but many people are still unsure: is it OK to swallow cinnamon sticks? The short answer is no, and the reasons involve significant physical and chemical hazards.
