My 16 yr. old son is known to have Latex allergies. Has had 3 reactions since 10/05. He had wisdom teeth extractions today. I purchased a reusable ice bag to use for swelling. There was no LATEX labeling on the package. He started to have a reaction. I gave him the usual regimen of meds. He airway has never been compromised so far. My question is: why aren't manufacturers of products with latex required to indicate so with obvious wording, etc? Instead, products without latex are labeled "latex free". Shouldn't problem products have proper warning signs? The store pharmacist and manager told me that this is how manufacturers warn the consumer. I don't think this is user friendly, not to mention a safe practice.
Non-labeled latex merchandise