TORONTO – It may be time to change the lyrics to “Take me out to the ball game,” as several Major League Baseball teams have banned peanuts in some areas of their stands.
In a bid to ensure comfort to those suffering with severe peanut allergies, the Milwaukee Brewers are the latest team to offer a peanut-free section.
The Brewers are offering approximately 100 peanut-free seats during three games in the upcoming season.
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Though some may argue that peanuts are a necessary part of a baseball game, the Chicago White Sox, Seattle Mariners, St. Louis Cardinals, and Washington Nationals are also offering peanut-free seats.
The Blue Jays, however, do not.
The Jays did sell tickets for a “Nut-reduced zone” for several games in the 2008 and 2009 season but stopped due to poor sales.
With more teams offering peanut-free zones, should the Blue Jays again try to accommodate allergies? Or are peanuts synonymous with baseball, making it a travesty to split them up? Or should people simply be responsible for their own safety?
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