The reason they say not to eat them isn't even because they are toxic. They're not toxic, and the packet contains such small amounts it won't do anything to you at all. But the pouch itself is a choking hazard.
Presumably because they're often included in things you're meant to consume. Someone who has never encountered them may think they're part of the product. It's obvious to all of us, because we've experienced them all our lives, but that won't be true for everyone.
Such as instant noodle packs. There's 1-3 similar packs with spices and sauce you're supposed to open and pour on the noodles, but this pack is not meant to be eaten
They aren't making them specifically for food. They make one type that anyone who needs it buys. It needs the message for when it's used with food, but that doesn't mean it's only ever used with food.
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Kolanaki@pawb.social · 40 pts · 3d
The reason they say not to eat them isn't even because they are toxic. They're not toxic, and the packet contains such small amounts it won't do anything to you at all. But the pouch itself is a choking hazard.
Sibshops@feddit.cl · 29 pts · 3d
The real reason is because they are delicious and big Carbon-based food industry doesn't want you to know about this.
ulterno@programming.dev · 3 pts · 2d
"Do not eat, unless you are a Silicon based life form."
daggermoon@piefed.world · 12 pts · 3d
An interesting theory, one i shall have to put to the test.
possiblylinux127@lemmy.zip · 8 pts · 2d
It will give you a upset stomach
tourist@lemmy.world · 11 pts · 2d
I already have an upset stomach
can I sell the new one it gives me
HeyThisIsntTheYMCA@lemmy.world · 1 pts · 2d
no that will make it angry
Nomad@infosec.pub · 5 pts · 2d
Don't eat them, you will have a bad day: https://youtu.be/ChgIkbg0x80
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 10 pts · 2d
25 is a lot more than 1.
Nomad@infosec.pub · 1 pts · 2d
Probably. Still a 25th of a bad idea.
queermunist@lemmy.ml · 3 pts · 2d
I don't get it.
Why isn't everything labeled "do not eat" then? Why just these packets?
Cethin@lemmy.zip · 15 pts · 2d
Presumably because they're often included in things you're meant to consume. Someone who has never encountered them may think they're part of the product. It's obvious to all of us, because we've experienced them all our lives, but that won't be true for everyone.
hemko@lemmy.dbzer0.com · 5 pts · 2d
Such as instant noodle packs. There's 1-3 similar packs with spices and sauce you're supposed to open and pour on the noodles, but this pack is not meant to be eaten
queermunist@lemmy.ml · 1 pts · 2d
I get these things in boxes of steel fasteners for the welding press I operate in a factory.
Cethin@lemmy.zip · 4 pts · 2d
They aren't making them specifically for food. They make one type that anyone who needs it buys. It needs the message for when it's used with food, but that doesn't mean it's only ever used with food.
ulterno@programming.dev · 2 pts · 2d
They probably just cargo culted the text.
Most probably, the regulatory authorities did too.
Kanda@reddthat.com · 1 pts · 2d
You never get small snack packets with your steel fasteners?
Kolanaki@pawb.social · 1 pts · 2d
Just because you can eat them, doesn't mean you should eat them.
unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz · 23 pts · 2d
Putting those silica gel packets in your tool box or whatever does nothing. Once they get to you, they've absorbed all they gonna absorb.
Nomad@infosec.pub · 14 pts · 2d
You can just bake them to reset them.
unemployedclaquer@sopuli.xyz · 8 pts · 2d
I suppose useful if you plan to trap them in a sealed, packaged environment, but not for just tossing about.
Nomad@infosec.pub · 4 pts · 2d
Yes, that's how they are usually used.
funkless_eck@sh.itjust.works · 3 pts · 2d
They should just reset in a dry room temperature environment in a day or so?
binarytobis@lemmy.world · 16 pts · 2d
Props on his nail care.
NaibofTabr@infosec.pub · 9 pts · 3d
Is this the new Tide Pods?
jaygray91@piefed.zip · 3 pts · 2d
It's what Tide Pods dream of becoming
Tollana1234567@lemmy.today · 8 pts · 2d
saw the chubbyemu video on this. the only danger is causing obstruction to your gut, since SiO2 isnt really reactive.
Tiger666@lemmy.ca · 7 pts · 2d
This is MAGA.
the_q@piefed.social · 5 pts · 3d
Is that John Mayer?