Why natural feed corn filling is better....

There are similar heating pad products with natural grain fillings, or man-made materials available. We choose to use only ultra-clean feed corn for the , and with good reason. Feed corn is a larger grain than rice, wheat, or flax, so it holds heat longer, and easily contours around parts of the body. Feed corn naturally cracks open at the bottom where it comes loose from the cob and will not pop open when heated. There's also no risk of food poisoning for you, your children, or your family pets as there can be with uncooked rice or cherry pits.

Our feed corn filling carries all the same benefits as other grains and natural fillings, but without the risks. Here are just a few reasons why we choose natural feed corn for the microwaveable :

• It is safe to be heated and reheated over and over again, without a long waiting period between reheating
• Will not scorch in the microwave when instructions are followed, or dry out (a leading cause of fire or explosion)
• Does not contain bacteria in its raw state that can result in food poisoning - a risk with rice-filled heating pads (See FDA article)
• Stays warm longer than alternative, smaller grains such as rice or buckwheat
• Will not rot or become rancid when instructions are followed, as lavendar or other grains will
• If chewed by pets or children, there is no risk of poisoning, unlike cherry pits or uncooked rice
• No risk of staining fabric as with oily flax seed or heating pads with aromatherapy oils added

Man-made materials also pose risks and concerns that aren't associated with the natural feed corn and easy-to-use microwaveable bags of the . Some thermal pads use sodium acetate - activated by squeezing a metal disk – which can leak, and must be boiled between uses to restore them to their inactive state. Electric heating pads must be kept near electrical outlets, and can pose burn and fire hazards. Hydrocolloid hot packs must be immersed in a hot water bath that ranges from 150-180 degrees, and have 6 to 8 layers of padding just to prevent burns! What’s more, they only remain warm for 30 minutes. Essential oils and dried botanicals, used for aromatherapy, are also at risk of fire. They can also stain, and they tend to lose their scents quickly.

We've checked with the Consumer Products Safety Commission and the Food and Drug Administration. There are no warnings against using microwave corn bags, and no product recalls. The same cannot be said of other natural fillings, or man-made materials.

Here are some links to reports on other heating pad products that have been recalled due to hazards: