You don’t have to eat it, but there are plenty of parents that would opt for this for their small children.
Hey, it’s not the government, it’s free enterprise. Some private company see a new market (a safer hot-dog) and goes for it.
Build a better mouse trap...
Personally, I hope they make a ton of money. Little kids love fun/odd shaped food. The open center has all kinds of possibilites (fill with cheese, chilie, etc...) They may have a winnere here.
I think it is stupid to spend what will cost millions to do this when we know the cost will be passed on to the consumer. The solution is to cut it for the kids and if the parents are too lazy to do that then it will be their fault if their kid chokes to death.