Ann Martin
Family Living Educator
Delaware State University
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LOOK-A-LIKES are products that are hazardous to children's
health that look very similar to products that are harmless. The
similarity may be in the product packaging or in the flavor, color,
or texture of the product itself. Here is a partial list of some
Look-a-Like products to be aware of:
ITEM: Chewing Tobacco - Shredded Bubble Gumz
COMPARISON: Packaging
ITEM: Chocolate Candy - Chocolate Laxative
COMPARISON: Flavor, Color, Texture
ITEM: Bubble Gum/Candy Cigarettes - Cigarettes
COMPARISON: Packaging, Color of Packaging
ITEM: Crayon - Bubble Gum
COMPARISON: Packaging Colors
ITEM: Mouth Wash - Window Cleaner - Flavored Drink - Fruit Punch
COMPARISON: Color (blue), Liquid
ITEM: Disinfectant - Apple Juice
COMPARISON: Color (amber), Liquid
ITEM: Vinegar - Water - Alcohol - Ammonia
COMPARISON: Clear in Color, Liquid
ITEM: Tooth Paste - Household Cement - Bubble Gum
COMPARISON: Packaging Appearance
ITEM: Gum Laxative - Chewing Gum
COMPARISON: Flavor, Color, Consistency
ITEM: Super Glue - Eye Drops - Nasal Spray
COMPARISON: Packaging, Color of Contents
ITEM: Candy - Pain Reliever
COMPARISON: Color (yellow), Size
ITEM: Condoms - Balloons
COMPARISON: Color, Shape, Composition
ITEM: Candy - Analgesic Caplets
COMPARISON: Color, Shape
ITEM: Candy - Allergy Medicine
COMPARISON: Color, Shape
ITEM: Candy - Potpourri
COMPARISON: Shape, Color, Size
ITEM: Rat Poison - Bran Cereals
COMPARISON: Consistency, Color, Shape
ITEM: Sparkling Laxative - Mint Jelly - Flavored Drink - Alcohol
- Dish Washing Liquid
COMPARISON: Color (green), Smell, Taste, Packaging
ITEM: Instant Zoo - Candy
COMPARISON: Color, Size, Shape
ITEM: Dental Rinse - Simmering potpourri - Flavored Drink
COMPARISON: Color (red), Content, Smell, Flavor
ITEM: Teas (Herbal) - Potpourri (Simmer through potpourri bags)
COMPARISON: Smell, Packaging, Labeling
ITEM: Cough Drops or Throat Drops - Candy
COMPARISON: Color, Flavor, Packaging
ITEM: Candy (coated) - Iron Supplements
COMPARISON: Color, Size, Shape