DC Tom Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Let's just put a warning label on everything: "Warning: life involves risk. Deal with it."
Assquatch Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 We need to breed for smarter kids. Good point because only dumb kids can choke.
BuffaloBill Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Let's just put a warning label on everything: "Warning: life involves risk. Deal with it." Perhaps should read: Lawyers everywhere looking for an opportunity to sue you, breathe with caution.
WellDressed Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Perhaps should read: Lawyers everywhere looking for an opportunity to sue you, breathe with caution. Time to brand a warning label on all newborn penis'
DC Tom Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Time to brand a warning label on all newborn penis' "Caution: may provoke unwanted attention from Catholic priests"?
Steely Dan Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 We need to breed for smarter kids parents. JMO Let's just put a warning label on everything: "Warning: life involves risk. Deal with it." Perhaps should read: Lawyers everywhere looking for an opportunity to sue you, breathe with caution. Now that would be a breath of fresh air! Pediatricians call for choke proof hot dog. Now, the American Academy of Pediatrics wants foods like hot dogs to come with a warning label — not because of their nutritional risks but because they pose a choking hazard to babies and children. Better yet, the academy would like to see foods such as hot dogs "redesigned" so their size, shape and texture make them less likely to lodge in a youngster's throat. More than 10,000 children under 14 go to the emergency room each year after choking on food, and up to 77 die, says the new policy statement, published online today in Pediatrics. About 17% of food-related asphyxiations are caused by hot dogs. Aye Yi Yi!! so if 17% of the 77 children die choking on hot dogs that means 13 kids a year die choking on hot dogs. 13, and the industry needs to redesign them? This, IMO, is just another knee jerk reaction to a very small problem. Though Smith says he doesn't know exactly how someone would redesign a hot dog, he's certain that some savvy inventor will find a way. Janet Riley, president of the National Hot Dog & Sausage Council, supports the academy's call to better educate parents and caregivers about choking prevention. "Ensuring the safety of the foods we service to children is critically important for us," Riley says. But Riley questions whether warning labels are needed. She notes that more than half of hot dogs sold in stores already have choking-prevention tips on their packages, advising parents to cut them into small pieces. "As a mother who has fed toddlers cylindrical foods like grapes, bananas, hot dogs and carrots, I 'redesigned' them in my kitchen by cutting them with a paring knife until my children were old enough to manage on their own," Riley says. The package of "Ball Park Franks" I have in my fridge says "For children under 5 cut lengthwise and slice" It's in very fine print but it's there. The only thing they MIGHT need to do, IMO, is to increase the size of the message.
DC Tom Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 The package of "Ball Park Franks" I have in my fridge says "For children under 5 cut lengthwise and slice" It's in very fine print but it's there. The only thing they MIGHT need to do, IMO, is to increase the size of the message. It should simply say: "For children under 5, be a !@#$ing parent and pay attention to what they're !@#$ing doing, you asshat."
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 This unbelievable! "Better yet, the academy would like to see foods such as hot dogs "redesigned" so their size, shape and texture make them less likely to lodge in a youngster's throat." Ahh... Isn't this the reason why people like hot dogs. They !@#$ with the above and the little angels won't touch the stuff!
dib Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Square hot dogs? I dont know, teach the kids to chew? Take small bites?
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Square hot dogs? I dont know, teach the kids to chew? Take small bites? No hollow. Like LifeSavers or Cheerios... Just imagine, the meatpacking industry can save on meat!
dib Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 No hollow. Like LifeSavers or Cheerios... Just imagine, the meatpacking industry can save on meat! What makes you think that everything in a hot dog is meat?
ExiledInIllinois Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 What makes you think that everything in a hot dog is meat? I only eat all beef/kosher... My bad!
dib Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Ever have hotdogs made from Bison? Not as good as Bison Burgers but good nonetheless
DC Tom Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 This unbelievable! "Better yet, the academy would like to see foods such as hot dogs "redesigned" so their size, shape and texture make them less likely to lodge in a youngster's throat." Ahh... Isn't this the reason why people like hot dogs. They !@#$ with the above and the little angels won't touch the stuff! Texture? Even better idea: put a warning label on kids: "Caution: do not feed hot dogs if you're too stupid to be a parent."
Just Jack Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 Just make it like beer, no one under 14 can purchase/consume since that's the age in the article.
el Tigre Posted February 22, 2010 Posted February 22, 2010 I think they should mandate that from now on all hot dogs must be triangular in shape. The triangle shape would not form the air tight seal in the windpipe,thereby making hotdogs much safer. Either that or outlaw casings and make hotdogs only available in a child-proof paste form.
BLZFAN4LIFE Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 America needs hot dog reform! Can we get a czar on this immediately? Perhaps a blue ribbon panel?
Marv's Neighbor Posted February 23, 2010 Posted February 23, 2010 Next thing they'll go after is Donut Holes! Leave my Sahlens alone!
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