Tests reveal dangerous water beads are a toxic toy – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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New testing by Consumer Reports and the Consumer Product Safety Commission reveals potentially dangerous ingredients that could make water beads an even greater hazard to children.
New testing by Consumer Reports and the CPSC reveals potentially dangerous ingredients that could make water beads an even greater hazard to children.
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Water bead kits at Target recalled after causing 1 death, 1 injury
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CONSUMER REPORTS: Water beads toxic toy
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Consumer Reports – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
Consumer Reports: What to know about the danger from water bead toys
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Water beads linked to thousands of ER visits
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Tests reveal dangerous water beads are a toxic toy – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Consumer watchdog group and doctors warn about toy dangers this holiday season
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Consumer Reports – NBC 5 Dallas-Fort Worth
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Recalled: Water bead product that killed one infant and injured another