A baby stroller’s label: “Remove child before folding.”

‘DO Not Eat the LCD Panel,” proclaims the manufac turer’s warning label on a small liquid-crystal dis play. “Always use this product with adult supervi sion,” reads a label under a cereal bowl.

A warning label on a popular scooter reads, “This product moves when used.” An electric drill for carpenters advises, “This product not intended for use as a dental drill.” A baby stroller warns, “Remove child before folding.”

Or consider this one: “For animal use only.” It’s from a bag of livestock castration rings.

Why are Americans barraged by so many meaningless