I just lost my little brother

[Phinnaeus Gage]

I can honestly say that I lost it at Post 3. So sorry, bud.

~Bruno~

[freedomno1]

My condolences to your family shaggy may he rest in peace and your campaign to combat the issue of peanut allergies be a catalyst to better changes

[ranlo]

mfw this isn't enough of a hint of what they are...



I'm going to go buy some peanut butter and give it to someone that's allergic to peanuts so we can sue the peanut butter company because we didn't realize it was made from peanuts.

[Keldel]

I am sorry for your loss.

[surebet]

Why not direct donations to an established fund?

[mprep]

Why not direct donations to an established fund?

Yeah, more people would trust it that way.

[pekv2]

By any chance was this the person that was in a coma?

[mprep]

By any chance was this the person that was in a coma?

I don't think so. Maybe...

[Este Nuno]

Sorry for your loss.

I agree that those m&m's should be shaped differently or something. Just because it's too easy for things like this to happen. I don't anyone needs to force the company to do it, but that they should just choose to do it.

[Este Nuno]

mfw this isn't enough of a hint of what they are...



I'm going to go buy some peanut butter and give it to someone that's allergic to peanuts so we can sue the peanut butter company because we didn't realize it was made from peanuts.

And what about when they are out of the package in a bowl or something?

[myrkul]

And what about when they are out of the package in a bowl or something?

It behooves a person with a food allergy to be cognizant of what he's eating.

[laughingbear]

mfw this isn't enough of a hint of what they are...



I'm going to go buy some peanut butter and give it to someone that's allergic to peanuts so we can sue the peanut butter company because we didn't realize it was made from peanuts.

And what about when they are out of the package in a bowl or something?

OK, this is stupid.  Im sorry for op's brother and all, but the company is not at fault.  If the guy had a peanut allergy so bad that a few of these would kill him, he should have avoided M&M's, esp ones that weren't in a package.  As far as donating any money to "raise awareness" how much money will it take, for the guy with a life threatening allergy, to be made aware that he better not eat the thing he is allergic to.  

I live in the deep south.  I cant drive 2 blocks with out passing 4 churches... and I still get people knocking on my door, early ass in the morning, to make SURE that I have heard of this Jesus fellow.

[mprep]

mfw this isn't enough of a hint of what they are...



I'm going to go buy some peanut butter and give it to someone that's allergic to peanuts so we can sue the peanut butter company because we didn't realize it was made from peanuts.

And what about when they are out of the package in a bowl or something?

OK, this is stupid.  Im sorry for op's brother and all, but the company is not at fault.  If the guy had a peanut allergy so bad that a few of these would kill him, he should have avoided M&M's, esp ones that weren't in a package.  As far as donating any money to "raise awareness" how much money will it take, for the guy with a life threatening allergy, to be made aware that he better not eat the thing he is allergic to.   

I live in the deep south.  I cant drive 2 blocks with out passing 4 churches... and I still get people knocking on my door, early ass in the morning, to make SURE that I have heard of this Jesus fellow.

Rage much?

[laughingbear]

no, I think a little

[mprep]

no, I think a little

Oh, then it's acceptable.

[Elwar]

Sorry to hear that man. It is the worst feeling in the world to lose a loved one. Just remember the good times and always keep him in your heart.

The only thing that can help is time.

[Este Nuno]

mfw this isn't enough of a hint of what they are...



I'm going to go buy some peanut butter and give it to someone that's allergic to peanuts so we can sue the peanut butter company because we didn't realize it was made from peanuts.

And what about when they are out of the package in a bowl or something?

OK, this is stupid.  Im sorry for op's brother and all, but the company is not at fault.  If the guy had a peanut allergy so bad that a few of these would kill him, he should have avoided M&M's, esp ones that weren't in a package.  As far as donating any money to "raise awareness" how much money will it take, for the guy with a life threatening allergy, to be made aware that he better not eat the thing he is allergic to.   

I live in the deep south.  I cant drive 2 blocks with out passing 4 churches... and I still get people knocking on my door, early ass in the morning, to make SURE that I have heard of this Jesus fellow.

It's not the companies fault, yes. I don't think anyone would argue that. I just think that many children die from peanut allergies, and it would be the right thing to do to change the appearance of the candy. Even if it saves one life, it's worth it. Remember that these are children who are going to want to eat candy and if they make a mistake, they often pay with their life. As was the case here unfortunately.

[myrkul]

It's not the companies fault, yes. I don't think anyone would argue that. I just think that many children die from peanut allergies, and it would be the right thing to do to change the appearance of the candy. Even if it saves one life, it's worth it. Remember that these are children who are going to want to eat candy and if they make a mistake, they often pay with their life. As was the case here unfortunately.

It's one thing to say "they should change the shape of the candy." It's another thing entirely to actually do that. The shape of M&M's are a direct result of the production process. To change the shape, they'd need to completely change the process. Mars would more likely discontinue the Peanut Butter M&M's than rework the whole process.

[Malawi]

It's one thing to say "they should change the shape of the candy." It's another thing entirely to actually do that. The shape of M&M's are a direct result of the production process. To change the shape, they'd need to completely change the process. Mars would more likely discontinue the Peanut Butter M&M's than rework the whole process.

Even though I understand that this is a tragedy, most chocolates may have traces of nuts in them. Nut-allergy is a particularly nasty allergy since it blocks respiration, and trace amounts can be enough to result in a full-blown reaction with many who have that allergy.

I doubt regular M&M's are completely safe either, so they too should probably be avoided.

[ThatDGuy]

Why not direct donations to an established fund?

^^^^^