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A member asked:

My sister ate a old chocolate kiss that look like it had a little white worm. is it dangerous? could that affect her in any way?

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Dr. Tim Kilkenny answered

Wouldn't advise it: BUT if she doesn't have any apparent ill effects, I wouldn't worry.

Dr Parvez agreed

Answered 5/20/2014

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