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Skusci t1_j9wbo6a wrote

Non toxic is more or less a much lesser version of food grade, but really, its not the same. It means that there are no known toxins in it, but it hasn't been treated, packaged, or intended as food at all. As such things like resistance to growing bacteria/mold on it aren't taken into account. There's also not really any regulation around what constitutes non-toxic.

Basically while you probably don't have to call poison control for your kid munching on play-doh, you also probably don't have to call them if they eat a spoonful of dirt.

It's not a good idea at all to let them do it, and can lead to digestive problems, but it also isn't like they ate like... Windex or something which would need immediate medical care.

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Any-Growth8158 t1_j9wnomt wrote

Everything above is correct, however...

According to Prop 65, the state of California would like you to know that Play-Doh contains substances known to cause cancer. They'd also like you to know that that food grade hamburger contains substances that cause cancer. That the water you drink contains substances that cause cancer. Et omnia alia...

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tyler1128 t1_j9y4tdf wrote

That's my criticism of prop 65. It requires labels for anything that has a IARC category higher than 3 from my understanding and ignores dosage or any other factor. As a result, it's usefulness to the consumer is about zero.

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valeyard89 t1_j9wt5hd wrote

At least if it was crayons you know the kid will be a Marine.

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Phage0070 t1_j9wb7u2 wrote

No, they aren't the same thing. "Food grade" is a regulated term while "non toxic" is basically unregulated. Because "food grade" is regulated it also doesn't make much sense to pay for the testing and verification required to make it conform to those standards when it isn't supposed to be eaten.

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Aldayne t1_j9xfbsi wrote

Food grade means it can be safely consumed.

Non toxic means you don't have to call poison control, but it isn't necessarily recommended for safe consumption. 99,999 times out of 100,000 your kid will be fine, but depending on what surfaces that play-doh sat on it could be contaminated with a pathogen that might cause an upset stomach/vomiting/diarrhea. So like any other day of your kid putting random stuff in his mouth, basically.

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Only-Goat5534 t1_j9xllwb wrote

No, "non toxic" is not the same as "food grade". Play-doh is not meant to be eaten, so I would discourage your child from munching on it.

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MaynardKuhic t1_j9xn37i wrote

No, "non toxic" and "food grade" are not the same. Eating play-doh is definitely not a good idea and can be dangerous.

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JoushMark t1_j9xwl5p wrote

Non toxic: You should not eat this, but the ingredients won't poison you at the amounts present in this item.

Food grade: Meets FDA standards for use in making food intended for people. May not be safe to eat the entire container. Food grade dye is safe when used as the instructions show. Eating an entire container of it may make you sick.

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Raemnant t1_j9y1bi9 wrote

My grill cleaner at work is non-toxic, but it would certainly still give you the runs if you drank it

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