There are plant that are sold at nurseries and floral shops that can be very deadly to people, pets and livestock. The goal here is to require labeling, similar to that you would find on a prescription, a blow dryer tag, or 5 gallon bucket warning of potential hazards that can results from using this product. Not all plants are toxic, but the ones that are the most hazardous should carry these labels to educate the purchaser. For example, Lilies can cause kidney failure and death in cats when they nibble on the arrangement from the florist. Oleander is toxic to any creature but is a very inexpensive plant. Only a few dried leaves can kill a horse. There are several more common house plants and ornamental shrubbery that can prove fatal in multiple species (Daffodils, Narcissus, Diffenbachia, Larkspur, Wisteria, Azaleas, Japanese Yew and Mistletoe to name a few). By requiring warning labels, the consumer can be better able to make decisions regarding their purchase and can take safe guards to prevent an accidental poisoning of a beloved family member, pet, or other.
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January 31, 2017
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Not ever having seen or heard of them growing up in a different state, I was horrified to find out that the oleanders that the builder in my community highly recommended for landscaping is highly poisonous to animals and children. Had I known ahead of time, I would have NEVER planted them in my yard. We have since moved and have none in our yard, but I constantly worry about the leaves and flowers that fall off of our neighbors oleanders into the yard where my dog and 2 year old spend a lot of time.
I want to especially thank those that have signed within the first 24 hours of going live with this petition. It means a lot to me that I have your support.
Toxic Requires Warning
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I think warning labels are a good idea.
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All toxic plants should be labeled.
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There are plant that are sold at nurseries and floral shops that can be very deadly to people, pets and livestock. The goal here is to require labeling, similar to that you would find on a prescription, a blow dryer tag, or 5 gallon bucket warning of potential hazards that can results from using this product. Not all plants are toxic, but the ones that are the most hazardous should carry these labels to educate the purchaser. For example, Lilies can cause kidney failure and death in cats when they nibble on the arrangement from the florist. Oleander is toxic to any creature but is a very inexpensive plant. Only a few dried leaves can kill a horse. There are several more common house plants and ornamental shrubbery that can prove fatal in multiple species (Daffodils, Narcissus, Diffenbachia, Larkspur, Wisteria, Azaleas, Japanese Yew and Mistletoe to name a few). By requiring warning labels, the consumer can be better able to make decisions regarding their purchase and can take safe guards to prevent an accidental poisoning of a beloved family member, pet, or other.
Updates
January 31, 2017
The momentum is incredible. This is clearly a change people actually want to see.
10 Comments
my cat almost died from a lily bouquet, people have no idea how dangerous these things are until it's too late. labeling is common sense.
Not ever having seen or heard of them growing up in a different state, I was horrified to find out that the oleanders that the builder in my community highly recommended for landscaping is highly poisonous to animals and children. Had I known ahead of time, I would have NEVER planted them in my yard. We have since moved and have none in our yard, but I constantly worry about the leaves and flowers that fall off of our neighbors oleanders into the yard where my dog and 2 year old spend a lot of time.
I want to especially thank those that have signed within the first 24 hours of going live with this petition. It means a lot to me that I have your support.
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Label the deadly plants
All toxic plants should be labeled.
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my cat almost died from a lily bouquet, people have no idea how dangerous these things are until it's too late. labeling is common sense.