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Well, I learned a life lesson today.

If you look at my recent gaming board build, you'll see that there are sections (rectangular ground pieces and a road) modelled with model railroad ballast. I wondered what it was made of today and, as it turns out, the brand I used is made from... walnut shells. I have a nut allergy.

Now, there is a printed warning on the back of the packaging but, not being a food product, I didn't read the back of the packaging. They also have a warning on their website under the product information. A larger warning on the front of the package would be nice, imo, but they did their due diligence and I did not.

I am fine, the stuff on the board is sealed and I never inhaled sufficient dust to cause a reaction, but I will be masking up and remodelling those sections this weekend. I've also disposed of the rest of the ballast I'd bought.

So, if you're like me and have a food allergy, just remember that things can show up in the weirdest places. Be more careful than I was.

And if you're allergic to nuts and into the wargaming or model train hobbies, avoid Woodland Scenics ballast. But buy their other stuff if you want, they make great stuff. Check your labels.