The reason is that a previously healthy 6th grade girl , who was in the midst of playing this game, developed acute, complete upper airway obstruction and, despite the best efforts of caretakers, was unable to be resuscitated (1).
A renowned Chicago Tribune columnist called the girl's father and talked with him. The column, entitled "Tragedy a signal that game only sounds harmless" was published in the newspaper on June 14, 1999 and was discussed on at least 2 TV channels that same day. (2) The father's purpose was "to get the word out about this potentially deadly 'game.'" The purpose of this communication is to do the same internationally.
Used to look at their sources, which have all panned out.
Chubby Bunny has caused at least two deaths, both from suffocation due to the throat being blocked with marshmallows.
On June 4, 1999, 12-year-old Catherine "Casey" Fish died after choking on four marshmallows while playing Chubby Bunny. The contest was scheduled for the annual Care Fair held at Hoffman Elementary School in Chicago's North Shore area.
A trial that offered graphic descriptions of a 6th grader's frantic final moments as she choked on marshmallows ended abruptly Thursday when a settlement was reached in her parents' wrongful-death lawsuit.
John and Therese Fish agreed to a $2 million settlement with Glenview Elementary School District 34 and a teacher six years after the death of their daughter.