New U.S. legislation impacting the import of toys?

[mrboshek]

I'm going to throw some random shit at the wall without taking a good deep dive in the subject.

"Approximately 10 to 17 children aged 14 and younger die annually in the U.S. due to toy-related incidents, according to CPSC data. While around 3 billion toys are sold annually, these incidents are rare, but often involve choking on small parts (like balloons or balls) or accidents with riding toys, such as non-motorized scooters."

"In the United States, contaminated food causes an estimated 3,000 deaths annually. Produce is a major contributor, responsible for 46% of foodborne illness outbreaks. While exact annual death tolls specifically for only produce are difficult to isolate due to underreporting, produce-related outbreaks, such as those involving leafy greens or melons, are a significant portion of the total.
USDA (.gov) +4"

...makes you think twice when reaching for that cantaloupe, eh? That doesn't even include what I'm mostly concerned with, that would be the long-term effects all the pesticides on my strawberries and spinach are having on me.

 

[mrboshek]

The thought of under washed blueberries keeps me up at night.

 

[Damien]

True story.. I have never washed a fruit before eating it in my life. And I probably never will.

 

[joshsquash729]

I don't think I have either. Used to always get told about "good germs" and how it helps your body's defenses. I was a total believer in the "5 Second Rule" as well with dropping things on the ground. And honestly? They may have been right. Aside from a little gas or bloat here and there, food doesn't really ever effect me. I can't remember the last time I really even felt nauseous after eating. Food poisoning is for wussies!

I suppose eating too many unwashed fruits could be what turned me into a fruit, but I digress.

 

[canprime]

I don't think I have either. Used to always get told about "good germs" and how it helps your body's defenses. I was a total believer in the "5 Second Rule" as well with dropping things on the ground. And honestly? They may have been right. Aside from a little gas or bloat here and there, food doesn't really ever effect me. I can't remember the last time I really even felt nauseous after eating. Food poisoning is for wussies!

I suppose eating too many unwashed fruits could be what turned me into a fruit, but I digress.

Hate to break it to you but they have already determined what food makes you "gay." Oh and what is a "straight" food.

Warning for language if needed:

 

[Alt]

Eating hot dogs for the shape, not the taste, maybe.

 

[mrboshek]

True story.. I have never washed a fruit before eating it in my life. And I probably never will.

I'm in no way a religious person, but I'm sending my thoughts and prayers.

Read a little further and see @joshsquash729 also doesn't prewash fruits. Both of you, please stay away from honeydew melons.

But seriously, not that I want to see a dozen or so kids die per year, but I wonder if the resources could be used better, when there's a lack of food and drug inspectors.

 

[mrboshek]

Just thought of something, I'm old enough to have mail away Boba and I missed rocket firing Battlestar Galactica ships, but I did have a set of very pointy lawn darts.