Friday, November 09, 2007
Aqua Dots Contain GHB
A Chinese-made toy containing a chemical linked to the so-called date-rape drug was recalled yesterday after two children fell ill.
The recall of Aqua Dots, distributed by Toronto-based Spin Master Ltd., follows the withdrawal of millions of consumer products made in China and Mexico over concerns about high- levels of lead and toxic chemicals. Consumer fears about harmful toys may affect holiday spending, with 35 percent of shoppers believing that products made outside the U.S. aren't safe, according to a Nov. 1 study by Deloitte & Touche LLP.
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Aqua Dots, which features small beads that bond with water, are made with a chemical the body converts to gamma-hydroxy butyrate, commonly known as the date-rape drug.
Arkansas child hospitalized after playing with Aqua Dots.
Utah child alive after eating Aqua Dots.
The easy solution? Stop buying Chinese-made crap!
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