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2004-01-13 - 6:36 p.m. The makers of a barbed 5-inch fishing lure that includes the helpful warning, "Harmful if swallowed," are now the proud recipients of fourth prize in the Wacky Warning Label Contest. The contest organizers, Michigan Lawsuit Abuse Watch, hope to highlight how far manufacturers will go to protect themselves from frivolous lawsuits. Second prize was for a snow sled that warns, "Beware: Sled may develop high speed under certain snow conditions." And the envelope, please: First prize went to a drain-cleaner label that reads, "If you do not understand, or cannot read, all directions, cautions and warnings, do not use this product." � 
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