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I just swallowed two small sharp pieces of a chip and i'm just wondering should i be worried?

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No Worries: they may have irritated your throat a little but they are already broken down by the strong acids and digestive enzymes in your stomach. Their are no sharp edges any more.

Answered 4/23/2020

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