08.08.04

Fakes are Dangerous!

Posted in Unfiled at 1:55 pm by James

I found this article in the Houston Chronicle today about fake merchandise in the paper today. Apparently, many of the electronics made are not up to US standards. They talked about some fake extension cables that sparked fires. This danger also shows up in other goods:

The most common counterfeit items is cigarettes, which Trainer said can contain items so disgusting he did not want to name them.
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Dangerous counterfeits, according to the IACC, include cough syrup made from anti-freeze that killed 100 children in Nigeria in 1880; infant formula sold in US grocery stores that caused fevers, rashes, and allergic reactions; …

So safest bet is stick to the fake cloths, accessories, etc.. anything that is not used in/on your body or anything that uses electricity….

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