This is nothing to worry about. The FDA requires the paper, ink, and the glue to be food-grade. The difference is the viscosity. Glue Sticks are more viscous and waxy but are usually still food-safe and non-toxic. Of course, this depends on the brand but most glue sticks are designed for kids and crafting, so they usually adhere to the requirement by the FDA that glues used in Schools must be non-toxic, in case a child accidentally eats some.
The waxy glue is more likely to form a blockage in your digestive system since your body has no way of breaking down PVA. If you were to swallow or ingest liquid CA, it would react instantly with the moisture in your mouth and throat. Once superglue dries, it becomes a hard plastic. If you were to somehow eat a piece of dried super glue, it would be just the same as eating a piece of plastic. Aside from the fact that there's little to no nutritional value in any of them, eating them in large quantities won't kill you, but they will most likely give you quite a stomachache.
There's also a big difference between "non-toxic" and "edible. The items on our list are all non-toxic in that they won't kill you or cause you any lasting gastrointestinal damage. That said, we wouldn't advise actually eating any of this stuff, but you can. As you go through life, looking at things like paper napkins and wondering if it would be worth it to grab a few to eat for dessert later, there are a couple things to keep in mind: One, does it contain any harmful chemicals?
Two, is it made out of plastic, cellulose, or other non-digestible materials? That's not necessarily a bad thing. Three, is it sharp? Dried hot glue is functionally non-toxic. From Google search: Severe poisonings caused by swallowing glue may cause: Blockage of the passage from the stomach into the small intestine, which causes abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. Blockage in the intestines small and large bowel with abdominal pain, nausea, and vomiting. However, household glue poisoning can occur when someone breathes in glue fumes on purpose in an attempt to get high.
Industrial-strength glue is most dangerous. If fresh: Nothing good, but very luck dependant. It will irritate mucous membranes as it polymerised rapidly in the moist environment.
No household glues are edible. Elmer's is non-toxic and generally safe but is not considered edible because it cannot be digested. Non-toxic glues can still make you sick and even cause digestive issues when enough is consumed. Even though it is not edible, most people will be fine eating a bit of non-toxic glue as it will just pass through the body without being digested. It can be eaten, but it will do you no good other than if, for some reason, a person enjoys the taste or texture.
There have been people reported to eat bottles of this glue and still be fine, but is it really worth the risk? Real super glue that contains cyanoacrylate, a toxic chemical, is not edible or food safe.
Eating super glue is way more dangerous than eating Elmer's glue because the bond that forms is stronger and often waterproof.
Super glue is unsafe to eat and is also more dangerous to handle in general because of its strong adhesive power. You will not want to use super glue in any areas of your home that may come in contact with food. Many high-strength types of glue are considered food-safe but still non-edible that are safer options to use around the home.
As glue was not designed to be eaten, it does not taste all that good. Glues can vary in flavors from burnt rubber to a more floral taste, and some can even have an inky taste. Remember that these guys are eating glue for entertainment purposes and it is still not advised to consume glue.
People likely eat glue because it seems safe to do so or possibly just to get some attention. Kids are more likely to eat glue because they are bored or don't realize it can make them sick.
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