This particular labeling of "Nut" products is not an isolated event.
Pick up viturally any container of mixed nuts and it will have a similar
warning.
Of course don't start reading too many food labels, it can get really scary.
FDA's Food Alergen page is:
http://www.fda.gov/ora/compliance_ref/cpg/cpgfod/cpg555-250.htm
And you thought product safety standards were convoluted and political driven!
We won't discuss the pages that address the standards for"
"a. Insect Filth and Mold . . . contains an average of 1% or more insect
infested and/or moldy pieces by weight.
or b. Mammalian Excreta . . . contains an average of 1 milligram or more of
mammalian excreta per pound.
or c. Foreign Matter . . . contains an average of 1% or more pickings and
siftings by weight, (What exactly is "Foreign Matter?)
"The following represents the criteria for direct reference seizure:
Insect Filth . . . contains an average of 100 or more insect fragments per 25
grams
Rodent Filth . . . contains an average of 4 or more rodent hairs per 25 grams."
and this is before it gets to the minimum wage food preparation specialist.
"Do you want fries with that?"
"Robert Macy" <macy%california....@interlock.lexmark.com> on 12/14/2001 04:39:16
PM
Please respond to "Robert Macy" <macy%california....@interlock.lexmark.com>
To: "James Collum" <james.collum%usa.alcatel....@interlock.lexmark.com>,
emc-pstc%majordomo.ieee....@interlock.lexmark.com
cc: (bcc: Oscar Overton/Lex/Lexmark)
Subject: Re: Sometimes product safety just isn't enough
In deference to the warning label on the peanuts bag. Some people have life
threatening allergies to peanuts and take warnings such as that and warnings
on cookies, etc very seriously. But then again, you'd think with the main
label "Peanuts" would be sufficient. Perhaps, someone is making peanuts out
of soy beans already.
- Robert -
Robert A. Macy, PE m...@california.com
408 286 3985 fx 408 297 9121
AJM International Electronics Consultants
619 North First St, San Jose, CA 95112
-----Original Message-----
From: James Collum <james.col...@usa.alcatel.com>
To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org <emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org>
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Date: Friday, December 14, 2001 1:57 PM
Subject: Re: Sometimes product safety just isn't enough
Following a recent airline flight, I was given a bag of peanuts, marked
"Peanuts" which contained a health warning "contains peanuts".
I was thinking that in a similar style that maybe electrical products
could have an added warning "may contain electricity".
The "may" would elude to the connection of a mains cable for mains
powered equipment, or even batteries in battery powered equipment. I think
the IEC should be prompt to act in this vital area.
Following this illogical train of thought, the swimming pool should have
a warning "contains water" and the ladder could have a warning "may alter
altitude".
But on a slightly more serious note (but not much) If I am ever present
when someone is about to do something interesting with electricity I always
advise that the person about to do the deed make sure to note who present
will provide the "kiss of life" when it all goes pear shaped. It tends to
work (although I don't know why, as I think I'm very kissable).
Jim
-----Original Message-----
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[mailto:owner-emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org]On Behalf Of Robert Johnson
Sent: woensdag 12 december 2001 19:28
To: emc-p...@majordomo.ieee.org
Subject: Sometimes product safety just isn't enough
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