Consumer Education
I do not wish to alarm anyone but would like your undivided attention for just a few minutes. I have recently learned that some of the wood we use, is treated with arsenic as a preservative. I do realize this must be essential, and necessary in maintaing wood integrity and longivity, but could be a detriment and harmful to us human beings. As a result of this wood treatment, the wooden deck that you may be using so frequently for your outdoor activities and cookouts, may pose a dangerous or even deadly health risk if you should lay your food down on it, unprotected for any length of time. I am writing this post to inform everyone that uses a wooden deck for their picnics, so they will know and can benefit from this knowledge. If you should have a wooden deck, there is a strong possibility that the wood could have been treated with arsenic. As we all know, arsenic is a deadly poison, but is apparently a required additive to our wood preservation. We all know we love decks to eat on in the summertime, and I am sure that some people use them year round for this explicit purpose. My warnings to you: please do not lay your food down on the wood of the deck, unprotected without a plate, or without some protection underneath it. This is especially significant if you should have children of any age utilizing the deck. I have seen this in the past, before I was aware of this information, where children would lay their hot dogs, cheesburgers, chips on the wood of the deck, only to come back later, pick the food up, and eat it.. Apparently some of this arsenic may seep into the food laid on the deck. We now know that this is a dreadful thing to do, and could quite possibly become deadly. Please dispose of any food laid on your deck, so that you may not encounter this problem. Therefore, as you are enjoying your dog days of summer on the wonderful, secluded wooden deck, please pay close attention to your children, and where they are laying their food. Please, no Unprotected Hot Dogs, or any unprotected food on the wood of the deck:)
My intentions are not to frighten or discourage you from using your deck. I just want us all to be well informed, educated consumers. Use your deck appropriately and safely. Protect your food, and enjoy the marvelous outdoors. Have a Great summer!
Ginger Moore
704 865 4290
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