Warning labels have gone too far...

[Zenmervolt]

Warning label on a bag of cashews: "This product may have come into contact with nuts."

ZV

 

[weirdichi]

Judging by how stupid people can be these days, I'd say that company has justified itself for that disclaimer.

 

[Jhill]

Maybe they had a streaker run through the factory.

 

[waggy]

yeah i got a thing of mixed nuts and it had that.

 

[Tiamat]

People are stupid and sue. Its worth the company the 1cent it cost them to print out the warning label rather than get sued sadly

 

[Jeff7181]

They should put the same label on mens underwear.

 

[MrWizzard]

Yes you can thank some lawyers for that non-sense.

Not all are bad but most think with a certain twisted thought pattern.

 

[FoBoT]

maybe "nuts" doesn't mean what you think it means

 

[Epic Fail]

On a blanket from Taiwan:
Not to be used as protection from a tornado.

Warning on fireplace log:
Caution -- Risk of Fire.

A warning on a pair of shin guards manufactured for bicyclists:
Shin pads cannot protect any part of the body they do not cover.

Warning on an electric router made for carpenters:
This product not intended for use as a dental drill.

On a bottle of shampoo for dogs:
Caution: The contents of this bottle should not be fed to fish.

On a hair dryer:
Do not use in shower.

On Marks & Spencer bread pudding
Product will be hot after heating.

On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

On Sainsbury's peanuts:
Warning: Contains nuts.

On an American Airlines packet of nuts:
Instructions - open packet, eat nuts.

On some frozen dinners:
Serving suggestion: defrost.

On a hotel provided shower cap:
Fits one head.

On Nytol Nighttime Sleep-Aid:
Warning: May cause drowsiness.

Warning on a cartridge for a laser printer:
Do not eat toner.

A wheel 13" a wheelbarrow warns:
Not for highway use.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: FoBoT
maybe "nuts" doesn't mean what you think it means

You mean there aren't supposed to be little short hairs mixed in? :laugh:

ZV

 

[Dacalo]

Originally posted by: yamadakun
....

LMAO!

 

[Pepsei]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
They should put the same label on mens underwear.

bahahaha... it would sell.

 

[Dacalo]

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
They should put the same label on mens underwear.

Or a shirt for ladies.

 

[Jhill]

Originally posted by: Dacalo

Originally posted by: Jeff7181
They should put the same label on mens underwear.

Or a shirt for ladies.

Or your chin.
:Q

 

[sniperruff]

i thought of this:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=_cnI9NDqw2I

 

[Wuffsunie]

Originally posted by: yamadakun
On a string of Chinese made Christmas lights:
For indoor or outdoor use only.

That's the most disturbing, because the only alternative left is Internal Use.

 

[compuwiz1]

They should have a similar warning on women's chins.

 

[IronWing]

On nerf gun: Do not look directly at sun.

 

[Exterous]

Originally posted by: ironwing
On nerf gun: Do not look directly at sun.

I wonder what lawsuit brought that one into play...

 

[IronWing]

Originally posted by: yamadakun

A wheel 13" a wheelbarrow warns:
Not for highway use.

That one I think is necessary. People really are that dumb.

 

[Squisher]

Sorry, I forgot to tell you about my new job. It's hell on the scrotum, though.

 

[cdmccool]

Some people are highly sensitive when it comes to food allergies. That information could be very important to someone allergic to peanuts for example.

I am highly allergic to wheat, and cross contamination can be a problem. The little warning that you see that says "Produced in a facility that also produces wheat products" is very helpful.

 

[gamepad]

The human race is becoming far too stupid if these warnings are required.

 

[Zenmervolt]

Originally posted by: cdmccool
Some people are highly sensitive when it comes to food allergies. That information could be very important to someone allergic to peanuts for example.

I am highly allergic to wheat, and cross contamination can be a problem. The little warning that you see that says "Produced in a facility that also produces wheat products" is very helpful.

Here's the thing, cashews are nuts (in the culinary sense anyway).

"May contain traces of peanuts" is a useful warning. "May have come into contact with nuts" is vague, and, in this case, a truism unless each cashew was individually wrapped. It also really doesn't help you since you don't know what kinds of nuts they are talking about.

ZV

 

[cdmccool]

Originally posted by: Zenmervolt

Originally posted by: cdmccool
Some people are highly sensitive when it comes to food allergies. That information could be very important to someone allergic to peanuts for example.

I am highly allergic to wheat, and cross contamination can be a problem. The little warning that you see that says "Produced in a facility that also produces wheat products" is very helpful.

Here's the thing, cashews are nuts (in the culinary sense anyway).

"May contain traces of peanuts" is a useful warning. "May have come into contact with nuts" is vague, and, in this case, a truism unless each cashew was individually wrapped. It also really doesn't help you since you don't know what kinds of nuts they are talking about.

ZV

That's what I'm saying though. It doesn't have to contain traces of peanuts to be dangerous to some people with allergies. Contact alone is enough to cause someone to have an allergic reaction.

The wording is bad, I agree. They should at least put "May have come into contact with *other* nuts", but at least it's enough of a warning that someone so sensitive would avoid it. And I know that doesn't sound any less vague, but trust me, this simple warning is a godsend for people with allergies.