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I swallowed a small plastic thing by accident from a clothing tag, that keeps the tag in place so it doesn't come of, what are the risks?
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Probably: small if the piece does not have sharo edges ir a hook. Keep your eyes wide open for any discomfort
Answered 3/18/2017
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