re: Have you ever known anyone who died by choking on food?

One of my kids choked on a piece of candy at my mil’s. She was probably 18 months old. My bil was walking past her when it happened. Before I could move from the couch, he swooped her up by her feet, whacked her on the back, and put her back down. It was over as fast as it started and we all got a great laugh. I’ve rarely seen something done so elegantly, but it could have been serious.