Receive a letter from Congressman about Amazon continuing to sell 'preservatives used for suicide'
It turns out that a group of American bipartisan parliamentarians sent a questionnaire to Amazon about at least 10 people committing suicide with preservatives sold on Amazon.
Lawmakers Press Amazon on Sales of Chemical Used in Suicides --The New York Times
The New York Times reported in December 2021 that there were a number of websites spreading the use of over-the-counter preservatives for poisoning suicide. Among the preservatives that can die from large doses, sodium nitrite, which is used as a coloring agent and preservative for processed meats, is mentioned most frequently, and according to the paper's research, sodium nitrite was used on Amazon. At least 10 people have been confirmed to have committed suicide after purchase. Most of the suicides were teenagers or 20s.
In response, a group of seven bipartisan lawmakers told Amazon CEO Andy Jassy about preservative sales, preservative-related suicides, and the risk of suicide and buyer complaints. I sent a letter asking for an explanation of how the company responded.
According to Congressman Lori Trahan, one of the lawmakers who signed the letter, Amazon is the most frequently used e-commerce site for buying sodium nitrite, and Amazon's sales page is a risky parent. There is also information that the review from has been deleted.
In response to the questionnaire to Amazon, Brian Hughesman, vice president of public policy at the company, said that while condolences to the family of the deceased, it is used for a wide range of purposes and other than Amazon. He said it would be okay to sell sodium nitrite on Amazon because it is also available from retailers. In his response, he said, 'Amazon offers a wide range of products because we believe that our customers use them the way the manufacturer intended. Like the commercially available products that are generally available. Unfortunately, sodium nitrite can also be misused. '
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'Amazon has had the opportunity to collaborate with us on this issue, which is tragically dying for people all over the country, but our most important thing,' Trahan said in response to Amazon's response. I haven't answered most of the questions, 'he said.
Kyle Piles, an emergency physician at Yale University Hospital who had treated a 28-year-old woman who died from a food additive purchased from Amazon, said, 'Selling legal things just because they are used for suicide. Certainly there is some debate about how to limit it, but allowing sales and allowing a small number of enthusiasts to process meat at home, and banning sales for teens. The answer seems clear when comparing the need to prevent suicides, including suicides, from using this drug. ' Said that it should be banned.
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