Common sense Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 SEATTLE — Two Seattle men say they spent more than two hours in a detention centre at the Canadian border after U.S. border agents discovered illegal chocolate eggs in their car. Brandon Loo and Christopher Sweeney told KOMO-TV they decided to bring home some treats for friends and family during a recent trip to Vancouver. They bought Kinder Eggs — chocolate eggs with a toy inside. The two men say border guards searched their car and said the eggs are illegal in the United States because young children could choke on the small plastic toys. Importing them can lead to a potentially hefty fine. Sweeney says the bust was a waste of his time and the agents’ time. The men eventually got off with a warning. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman declined to comment about the case Tuesday night. The agency warned on its website around Easter that the treats can’t be imported legally. The agency says it seized more than 60,000 Kinder Eggs from travellers’ baggage and international mail shipments in fiscal 2011. http://www.theprovince.com/Vancouver+visit+leads+Kinder+Eggs+bust+border+Seattle/6952510/story.html#ixzz210QrwVtY You know what else is a choking hazard? Roberto Luongo...yet somehow he's able to make it into the US All jokes aside, what else is a choking hazard? Legos, Barbie toy hair brushes, and dihydrogen monoxide. Someone should really watch out for these dangerous substances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Jägermeister Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Don't even get me started on Dihydrogen Monoxide... Dihydrogen Monoxide Warning Ban Dihydrogen Monoxide! The Invisible Killer Dihydrogen monoxide is colorless, odorless, tasteless, and kills uncounted thousands of people every year. Most of these deaths are caused by accidental inhalation of DHMO, but the dangers of dihydrogen monoxide do not end there. Prolonged exposure to its solid form causes severe tissue damage. Symptoms of DHMO ingestion can include excessive sweating and urination, and possibly a bloated feeling, nausea, vomiting and body electrolyte imbalance. For those who have become dependent, DHMO withdrawal means certain death. Dihydrogen monoxide: * is also known as hydroxl acid, and is the major component of acid rain * contributes to the "greenhouse effect." * may cause severe burns. * contributes to the erosion of our natural landscape. * accelerates corrosion and rusting of many metals. * may cause electrical failures and decreased effectiveness of automobile brakes. * has been found in excised tumors of terminal cancer patients. Contamination Is Reaching Epidemic Proportions! Quantities of dihydrogen monoxide have been found in almost every stream, lake, and reservoir in America today. But the pollution is global, and the contaminant has even been found in Antarctic ice. DHMO has caused millions of dollars of property damage in the midwest, and recently California. Despite the danger, dihydrogen monoxide is often used: * as an industrial solvent and coolant. * in nuclear power plants. * in the production of Styrofoam. * as a fire retardant. * in many forms of cruel animal research. * in the distribution of pesticides. Even after washing, produce remains contaminated by this chemical. * as an additive in certain "junk-foods" and other food products. Companies dump waste DHMO into rivers and the ocean, and nothing can be done to stop them because this practice is still legal. The impact on wildlife is extreme, and we cannot afford to ignore it any longer! The Horror Must Be Stopped! The American government has refused to ban the production, distribution, or use of this damaging chemical due to its "importance to the economic health of this nation." In fact, the navy and other military organizations are conducting experiments with DHMO, and designing multi-billion dollar devices to control and utilize it during warfare situations. Hundreds of military research facilities receive tons of it through a highly sophisticated underground distribution network. Many store large quantities for later use. It's Not Too Late! Act NOW to prevent further contamination. Find out more about this dangerous chemical. What you don't know can hurt you and others throughout the world. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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JLumme Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Haha, when I read the title I thought they got busted for what I used to use the little kinder egg container for. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Nail Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 SEATTLE — Two Seattle men say they spent more than two hours in a detention centre at the Canadian border after U.S. border agents discovered illegal chocolate eggs in their car. Brandon Loo and Christopher Sweeney told KOMO-TV they decided to bring home some treats for friends and family during a recent trip to Vancouver. They bought Kinder Eggs — chocolate eggs with a toy inside. The two men say border guards searched their car and said the eggs are illegal in the United States because young children could choke on the small plastic toys. Importing them can lead to a potentially hefty fine. Sweeney says the bust was a waste of his time and the agents’ time. The men eventually got off with a warning. A U.S. Customs and Border Protection spokesman declined to comment about the case Tuesday night. The agency warned on its website around Easter that the treats can’t be imported legally. The agency says it seized more than 60,000 Kinder Eggs from travellers’ baggage and international mail shipments in fiscal 2011. http://www.theprovin...l#ixzz210QrwVtY You know what else is a choking hazard? Roberto Luongo...yet somehow he's able to make it into the US All jokes aside, what else is a choking hazard? Legos, Barbie toy hair brushes, and dihydrogen monoxide. Someone should really watch out for these dangerous substances. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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Common sense Posted July 18, 2012 Author Share Posted July 18, 2012 Yeah, but what child is going to choke on a semi-automatic rifle? Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
c00kies Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 It's also banned because of the fact that an inedible toy is inside the food product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RUPERTKBD Posted July 18, 2012 Share Posted July 18, 2012 Times sure have changed. In my day, kids played with wood-burning kits and Lawn Darts..... Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Common sense Posted July 19, 2012 Author Share Posted July 19, 2012 It's also banned because of the fact that an inedible toy is inside the food product. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
canucks since 77 Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Stopped at the border,car turned upside down, threatened with legal action over two kinder eggs= slow day at the border. Hollywood should do a sitcom called Idiots without Borders. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
key2thecup Posted July 19, 2012 Share Posted July 19, 2012 Damn al-qaida and there Kinder eggs! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
etsen3 Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 It's a shame some of you aren't taking this seriously. Kinder Surprises are a threat to society's health and well-being. They ruin lives and cause stress to families. We must declare war on the greedy dealers and smugglers who bring this poison into our country. The Kinder Surprise trade MUST be stopped!!! Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Tokasmoka Posted July 20, 2012 Share Posted July 20, 2012 All jokes aside I am shocked they let them get way without a fine. I don't go to the US anymore due to the fact the border agency has got more douches than a brand new pharmacy. Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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