> wrote in message
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> In the old days, people often put peanut butter together with jelly on
> some bread. Back then this was safe. But today, this is a very
> dangerous thing to do. The chemicals used in manufacturing both the
> peanut butter and the jelly are corrosive. By themselves, there is no
> problem. However, when these ingredients are combined, the create a
> dangerous substance. Several persons have been seriously injured when
> their PB&J sandwiches sat for several hours, and exploded due to the
> chemical reaction of this dangerous combination. Unfortunately, most
> of the injuries have been to children. One child opened his lunch
> bag, and pulled out his PB&J sandwich. As soon as it hit the air, it
> caused a violent explosion. The child, as well as several other
> children at the same lunch table were taken to the hospital and
> treated for severe burns and even broken bones as a result of the
> blast.
>
> Never mix Peanut Butter with Jelly for any reason.......

Riiiiiiiiiiiiight. That's why they sell it that way already mixed in the
jar. I always tell my daughter to put on her protective clothing as we go
by that aisle.