# Have you ever violated US federal law by using a product in a manner inconsistent with its labeling?

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**Created:** [May 24, 2011, 8:20pm UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-violated-us-federal-law-by-using-a-product-in-a-manner-inconsistent-with-its-labeling/583059 "2011-05-24T20:20:50Z")\
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**Post date:** [May 26, 2011, 5:46am UTC](https://boards.straightdope.com/t/have-you-ever-violated-us-federal-law-by-using-a-product-in-a-manner-inconsistent-with-its-labeling/583059/4 "2011-05-26T05:46:48Z")

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I’ve used a product in a way inconsistent with its labeling, but I do not believe I’ve ever violated a federal law. At least, not one that would stand up in court.

It’s a really dumb phrase. Why not just say, “Disregard the written instructions at your own risk”? This sort of thing makes a mockery of federal law.

In fact, I’ll ask that in the original thread.

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