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Can you eat crocs shoes? Is it safe?

Yes, you can eat crocs shoes! But there are a few things to be careful about.

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Crocs is the international brand name of a toy crocodile company that has been making shoes for over 40 years. Crocs footwear is made with an outer layer of EVA (Ethylene Vinyl Acetate),


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which is safe for people to touch and to wear on their feet because it's not known to cause skin problems. Crocs shoes, however, contain a chemical called Polyurethane that does pose a significant health risk if eaten by children or pets.

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Children have eaten Polyurethane and suffered no long-term health effects, but it's dangerous for them because Polyurethane can cause vomiting and diarrhea. As a result, the risk of getting sick from eating crocs shoes is much higher for children than for adults.

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The danger of eating crocs shoes for pets is especially high because many animals crave the taste of polyurethane.

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Crocs footwear was once found in the stomachs of several dogs that had died from ingesting pieces of plastic bags.


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While Polyurethane is generally recognized as safe (GRAS) by the FDA and other regulatory bodies, there's a lot we don't know about how this chemical will affect people over time.

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That said, crocs shoes are designed for walking and not for chewing or eating, so there's little reason to worry about how Polyurethane will impact your health if you're a healthy adult who decides to eat a pair of crocs shoes.

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Some consumers have reported stomach aches after eating crocs shoes, and others have developed allergic reactions to the shoe material.

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Crocs discourages consumers from wearing crocs shoes as gloves or using them as toys. And it recommends that you teach children not to eat their croc shoe footwear.

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Are Crocs made out of crocodiles?

It looks at their skin, what they eat and where they live. After reading this article you will know if crocs are made out of crocodiles or not.

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Crocs are popular shoes that come in many different colors and prints. They have a clog like sole which is perfect for walking around on a range of surfaces (including some grassy surfaces).

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Lots of people enjoy wearing them as they are comfortable and easy to dance in! They can be worn with anything from shorts to dresses. Crocs are easy for kids to wear and they make a great gift.

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What is Crocodile skin? 

Crocodiles have a reptile skin which is hard and makes them strong. They can bite through trees and rocks so they can be found in many different places around the world.


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Crocodiles become adults at 2-3 years old (this varies between species). They live for about 50 years in the wild. The average size of a croc is 7-12 feet long, with some getting up to 18 feet long.



How do Crocs work? 

Crocs are made from a tough material which is strong and thick. This keeps the croc safe from injuries and helps it keep its shape when it is in water (even if it is very cold).

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This also makes the croc look more scary when it is lying around in the sun!

During the day, the croc feels warm so it keeps its body temperature up. This is why they do not like to touch cold things. When the croc goes into water, it will get cool because of the flow of air. The skin on top of its body will cool down faster than the rest of the skin so this helps to keep its body temperature up.

The skin on a croc looks different from the skin on you or me. It is harder than our skin and it can also help protect the croc from injuries.

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