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Aqua Dots beads recalled for date rape drug content

by Grace on November 9th, 2007

When swallowed, Chinese-made Spin Master Aqua Dots beads can lead to comatose, respiratory distress or even death, and is for immediate recall and must be taken away from children.

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Spin Master Aqua Dots, a highly popular toy made by Australia-based Moose Enterprises, are beads that can be arranged into designs and stick together when sprayed with water. Scientists found that the toys contain a chemical that converts into the date drug gamma hydroxy butyrate. When ingested, the chemical can cause drowsiness, comatose, seizures, or even death.

In fact, The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission received two reports over the last few days of children swallowing Aqua Dots beads. The children slipped into comatose for several hours, were hospitalized but has since recovered.

For additional information, remedy and consumer contact, click on the CPSC website here.

sources: wbaltv; cpsc

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POSTED IN: Recall and Alerts: Food and Products, Toy Safety

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  • Aqua Dots beads recalled for date rape drug content
    Dec 24, 2007 at 2:13 pm

    […] Aqua Dots beads recalled for date rape drug content When swallowed, Chinese-made Spin Master Aqua Dots beads can lead to comatose, respiratory distress or even death, and is for immediate recall and must be taken away from children. Spin Master Aqua Dots, a highly popular toy made by Australia-based Moose Enterprises, are beads that can be arranged into designs and stick together when sprayed with water. Scientists found that the toys contain a chemical that converts into the date drug gamma hydroxy butyrate. When ingested, the chemical ca […]

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