[earlessdog]

Move this thread if necessary.


Has anyone heard about this? It's the most ludicrous motion I have ever seen go about. I don't think I have to try and explain why this is so ridiculous and stupid, because I think most people have that same immediate reaction when they read about this.

I'm not sure if this is just a Canadian thing or not. At the moment, the motion is premature but my dad keeps hearing about it on the radio, it looks like the hype is building. Honestly, if somehow this happens i'll be completely speechless. I'll make my own bloody hotdogs.

Redesign the hotdog, doctors urge - Parentcentral.ca
Wanted: a redesigned hot dog - The Globe and Mail

That first link is more informative, though I only skimmed it.
Ridiculous, if you don't want your child to choke on a hotdog, then don't let them eat a hotdog until they're old enough to "handle the responsibility".
I'm not gonna be eating patty shaped hotdogs.

[Fandrew]

Cut the hot dog up for your kid maybe?

I mean, if a company wants to release "choke proof" hotdog, let them. If people will buy it, then it's all good. But no, there is no reason to force a new hot dog shape down our throats.

[Rainer.]

Originally Posted by JayCarrFan

Cut the hot dog up for your kid maybe?

That.


I mean seriously, they don't even package the same number of hot dogs as buns. Now they want to make us odd shaped hot dogs?

[MtlMom]

I've taken care of several children who choked on hotdogs. They had poorly educated/uninformed parents or guardians. It's absolutely tragic, but it's not the hotdog's fault.

This is simple: You slice the hotdog in half lengthwise, then again into quarters so you have four long skinny strips in the bun. No more windpipe-sized plugs.

Please educate every parent that you know. I do wish that Oscar Meyer and friends would fund some massive public education on this topic.

By the way - adults choke on hot dogs too, but not as often as they choke on steak. Steak is very dangerous. We should insist that cows change the shape of their t-bones.

[thesteve]

Aren't hotdogs already one of the worst things people eat on a regular basis? How about instead of getting mad about kids choking on hotdogs, doctors recommend parents to not feed their kids hotdogs in the first place?

[Rainer.]

Originally Posted by thesteve

Aren't hotdogs already one of the worst things people eat on a regular basis? How about instead of getting mad about kids choking on hotdogs, doctors recommend parents to not feed their kids hotdogs in the first place?

They might feed the kids bratwurst instead, which is (SHOCKINGLY) the same shape!

[earlessdog]

Originally Posted by thesteve

Aren't hotdogs already one of the worst things people eat on a regular basis? How about instead of getting mad about kids choking on hotdogs, doctors recommend parents to not feed their kids hotdogs in the first place?

This.

Originally Posted by MtlMom

I've taken care of several children who choked on hotdogs. They had poorly educated/uninformed parents or guardians. It's absolutely tragic, but it's not the hotdog's fault.

This is simple: You slice the hotdog in half lengthwise, then again into quarters so you have four long skinny strips in the bun. No more windpipe-sized plugs.

Please educate every parent that you know. I do wish that Oscar Meyer and friends would fund some massive public education on this topic.

By the way - adults choke on hot dogs too, but not as often as they choke on steak. Steak is very dangerous. We should insist that cows change the shape of their t-bones.

So true, my mom is a full time foster parent, she also uses the same method as you.
And your steak line made me laugh.

[nolidad]

Change teh shape of the Hot Dog!

Thats absolutely unamerican!!!

[niangelo]

I think someone needs to produce some verified hotdog-related death statistics before they start criticizing something. It could be another example of terrible risk assessment, but it could also be important.

[JerryLove]

Originally Posted by niangelo

I think someone needs to produce some verified hotdog-related death statistics before they start criticizing something. It could be another example of terrible risk assessment, but it could also be important.

STATS: Choking on hot dog data: Has pediatricians’ group gone wild?

It is the #1 food-cause of choking among children up to 3 years old.

if the number of children dhoking to death (or near death) in the US is high enough to warrant action, then latex baloons (first) and hotdogs (second) should be the first targets of that action.

I see nothing wrong with a properly worded label... though misworded it would only fuel the over-reaction.

ALWAYS check everything a child <3 has around them vs its risk as a hazard.

[BillSPrestonEsq]

Originally Posted by JerryLove

STATS: Choking on hot dog data: Has pediatricians’ group gone wild?

It is the #1 food-cause of choking among children up to 3 years old.

if the number of children dhoking to death (or near death) in the US is high enough to warrant action, then latex baloons (first) and hotdogs (second) should be the first targets of that action.

I see nothing wrong with a properly worded label... though misworded it would only fuel the over-reaction.

ALWAYS check everything a child <3 has around them vs its risk as a hazard.

I am already terrified of latex balloons, but to me this seems like it will not fix any real problem. So many things can be that size.

I agree with Mrs. M that parental education and action is going to be the key. That and just not eating hot dogs.

[Than]

There are at least 50,000,000,000 (rough estimate) household items/foods that a kid could choke on.

What I want to know is what shape would be preferred? A paddy looks pretty unappetizing.

[roscoestring]

Bananas should be reshaped too!

[niangelo]

Originally Posted by JerryLove

STATS: Choking on hot dog data: Has pediatricians’ group gone wild?

It is the #1 food-cause of choking among children up to 3 years old.

if the number of children dhoking to death (or near death) in the US is high enough to warrant action, then latex baloons (first) and hotdogs (second) should be the first targets of that action.

I see nothing wrong with a properly worded label... though misworded it would only fuel the over-reaction.

ALWAYS check everything a child <3 has around them vs its risk as a hazard.

Fair enough, it's bunk risk assessment, like a lot of "safety". At least you provided some data.

[redbaron]

maybe they should fit a hollow tube down the center, like lifesavers!