4-year-old boy died when he inhaled a common household spice

When Brianna Radar found her 4-year-old son playing in the kitchen one afternoon, she had no idea of the danger he was in. While exploring the kitchen, Matthew Radar found a container of cinnamon powder and put some in his mouth. A little over an hour later, he was pronounced dead.

Within seconds after eating the cinnamon, little Matthew began seizing. He collapsed and was rushed to the hospital. Coroners reportedly deemed Matthew's death an accident as cinnamon can cause asphyxiation when inhaled. Brianna only turned her back for a minute. She wants people to know that it could happen to anyone, even the best and most attentive mothers.

Brianna decided to share her tragic story in an effort to save other children from Matthew's same fate, especially in light of the viral Cinnamon Challenge.

The Cinnamon Challenge is an Internet food challenge in which people film themselves swallowing a spoonful of cinnamon in under on minute without water. Some participants in the challenge have experienced major gagging and breathing difficulties. Brianna wants people to know how badly the challenge can go. She said:

Brianna couldn't save her own child, so she wants to make sure other families do not experience the tragedy she endured. Cinnamon is not a spice to toy around with.

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