You can't sell rubber grapes on ebay
Summary: authentic*vintage expressed surprise over the recall of artificial grapes due to choking hazards, despite them being decorative and not toys. The discussion included suggestions for alternative uses like rubber wine and highlighted seemingly inconsistent safety standards, such as allowing laundry pods. chapeau-noir and others reflected on the broader issue of what constitutes a choking hazard, noting personal experiences and regulatory standards. Some participants joked about safety rules, and one noted local sales as a potential solution. ten_o_nine provided statistics on choking hazards related to real grapes compared to artificial ones, citing international safety regulations.
I mean I understand the reasoning behind it but it's surprising to me that an item that is meant for decor like this and not a child's toy has been recalled as a choking hazard.
Now I have a whole bunch of artificial grapes. I guess my thanksgiving cornucopia is going to be overflowing this year.
fullers_uk
·2 weeks ago · EditedThats typical of our government here in the UK !
But you can sell rechargeable batteries that catch fire.
ten_o_nine
·2 weeks agoThanks for the post - I was really surprised to learn that " real grapes are already the 3rd leading cause of food-related choking deaths in young children. Real grapes perfectly plug a child's airway and form an airtight seal that is incredibly difficult to clear with standard first aid."
And that "There are zero documented deaths or major injuries specifically attributed to rubber or plastic artificial grapes."
I also read "Under international safety rules (like the Food Imitations Safety Regulations), an item does not have to actually choke someone to be banned. If a non-food item looks, feels, and is sized exactly like a high-risk food, and the parts detach easily, safety agencies legally class it as an automatic, severe hazard
chapeau-noir
·2 weeks agoI worked with an ER in a large hospital for years.
You'd be surprised at what constitutes a 'choking hazard'.
chapeau-noir
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inhawaii
·2 weeks ago · EditedRidiculous.
Everything for sale on eBay someone can attempt to eat.
Thanks for the post!
It brought back a lot of memories.
I grew up with those in the house ... but I never tried to eat them.
authentic*vintage
OP2 weeks agoWe did too - loved playing with them but never put them in our mouths
deltilogical
·2 weeks ago · EditedThe censors really love their job, don't they?
This has got to be one of the stupidest things I've ever seen- and we've seen 'em REAL stupid here on the bay...
jdbelt1960
·2 weeks agoI am surprised they stiill allow laundry/ dishwashing pods.
bennotbill
·2 weeks agoAnd drawing pins, surely a serious stabbing hazard.
bonanza125
·2 weeks agoWhat I would do is just sell them locally.
bennotbill
·2 weeks agoIt's daft really as logically even real grapes are a "choking hazard" as are many things.
"Choking hazard" is a vague warning as where do you draw the line.
grann-4629
·2 weeks agoIt must depend on how big your mouth is.
funfactorychannel
·2 weeks agoProtecting your own kids is not the parents responsibility anymore. It is govt and smart phone/tablets job to protect them so parents can do their own thing. Please adjust to todays standards.😂🤣😂🤣😆😆
stainlessenginecovers
·2 weeks agoLooks like a UK thing; also looks like you are NOT using EIS as I see UK and Germany- so you are shipping direct.
You can try 'excluding' UK?
authentic*vintage
OP2 weeks agoMy settings are no international sales, so everything is open to eis
grann-4629
·2 weeks agoYet they still allow people to peddle Lego ...
chapeau-noir
·2 weeks agoChief hazard of Lego is stepping on them with one's bare feet, though.
chapeau-noir
·2 weeks agoMaybe you can make some rubber wine with them?