Peanuts are a baseball stadium staple, but since they’re also one of the most common causes of allergy attacks, some ballparks are rethinking the traditional snack. In recent years, some major stadiums have created peanut-controlled sections for some games, so fans with dietary restrictions can safely root for the home team.
The Hartford Yard Goats, a minor league team in Hartford, Connecticut, is now the first team in pro sports to make their entire stadium peanut-free. So no shelled peanuts… and no Cracker Jacks. It’s not an easy move to make, especially since their stadium sold more than 10-thousand bags last year at $4 apiece. But Yard Goats president Tim Restall says it’s all about kids. “The way we look at it,” he explains. “If we eliminate this one item to allow kids to enjoy a baseball game, that’s what it all comes down to.” Don't you think it is a little too much, are they being overprotective?
Source:Food and Wine