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Mariners designate no-peanut zone

Wednesday, July 23, 2008 12:48 PM PDT

By The Associated Press

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SEATTLE — The Seattle Mariners are declaring two sections of Safeco Field no-peanut zones for a couple of games this summer.

The AL club announced the move Wednesday to make the ballpark safer for children and grown-up fans with peanut allergies.

Special cleaning is planned in sections 311 and 312 down the right field line before the games, one on Aug. 5 against the Minnesota Twins and the other Sept. 9 against the Texas Rangers. Then signs will be posted to alert fans to the ban on peanut products in those sections.

Peanuts also will be banished from nearby concession stands.

A few other major and minor league teams have offered special seating to lower the risk for those who are allergic to peanuts. In May the entire minor league ballpark in Clinton, Iowa, went peanut-free.

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CONCERENED wrote on Jul 23, 2008 3:51 PM:

" OMG!!! whats next??? "

kitten wrote on Jul 23, 2008 5:05 PM:

" I can finally rest easy at night! Between this and the monkey(Bush) agreeing to pass a bill to let(force) me pay for others' mortgages, life is grand. God Bless America! I'm sure it will all work out after the election here in the good ol' SSA. "

Mrs. Pellwerds wrote on Jul 23, 2008 6:24 PM:

" I'm allergic to the sun, you think they could close that roof for me? I know a vegetarian who is repulsed by the sight of meat, will they ban meat? I also know an alcoholic, will they ban selling beer too? WHATEVER. "

SFN wrote on Jul 23, 2008 7:45 PM:

" i guess the M's will do just about anything to get people into the stands ... when do they start racing ostriches before each game? isn't it about time for disco demolition night? "

nipsey wrote on Jul 24, 2008 6:56 AM:

" This is such a shock to me. I love Snoopy, Charlie Brown, and all of those characters. "

Huggygramma wrote on Jul 24, 2008 8:48 AM:

" To Mrs. Pellwerds, perhaps you are not familiar with the possible consequences of peanut allergies. This is an allergy that could very well be fatal, and those who have it do all they can to avoid any area where peanuts might be present. My niece suffers from a very severe case of this, ended up in ICU when a co-worker opened a Snickers bar in the next cubicle at her office. She avoids ball parks, Chinese/Thai restaurants, and calls ahead to ANY restaurant to ensure that they don't use peanut oil on the premises. Many airlines have discontinued serving peanuts, opting for smoked almonds instead (IMO better tasting anyway) so this is no small matter. I commend those who are doing this. "

DUH wrote on Jul 24, 2008 9:31 AM:

" Smoking was banned because second hand smoke kills. Why not have a no peanut area for those that could die from coming into contact with them? Way to go Mariners! Shows they care about their fans. "

skeezix wrote on Jul 24, 2008 9:48 AM:

" Nice one Nipsey. :o)

And Mrs. Pellwerds, Huggygramma is right. Peanut allergies can be fatal to those who have them. "

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