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Recall Issued For Millions Of Toys That Contain Date Rape Drug
A recall has been issued for millions of Chinese-made toys for children that contain a chemical that converts into a powerful date rape drug when ingested.
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(November 7, 2007)--Millions of toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia because scientists found the toy beads contain a chemical that converts into a powerful "date rape" drug when ingested.
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In the U.S. they're called Aqua Dots.
In Australia, they're called Bindeez.
Two children in the U.S. and three in Australia had to be hospitalized because of the product.
The beads are sold in general merchandise stores and over the Internet for use in arts and crafts projects.
Scientists say a chemical coating on the beads, when ingested, metabolizes into the so-called date rape drug GHB.
When eaten, the compound can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death.
About 4.2 million units of the toy are included in the recall.
They were sold nationwide from April through November for $17 to $30.
Consumers who purchased them should take them away from children immediately and contact the distributor for free replacement beads or toys of equal value.
For information contact Spin Master at (800) 622-8339 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST Monday-Friday.
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