China confirms toxic toy findings
November 11th, 2007 — CNN Links
Initial reports from China's quality control watchdog have confirmed U.S. findings that exports of Aqua Dots toys were contaminated with a toxic chemical that turns into a powerful "date rape" drug if swallowed, according to state-run Xinhua news agency.
Report: China halts export of bead toys tainted with toxic drug
November 9th, 2007 — CNN Links
China has suspended exports of the Aqua Dots toys contaminated with a chemical that can convert to a powerful "date rape" drug, the state-run Xinhua news agency reported Saturday. The toys have caused some children who swallowed the craft toys to vomit and lose consciousness.
Family recalls frightening ordeal with contaminated toy
November 8th, 2007 — CNN Links
The parents of a Jacksonville toddler were horrified when their child swallowed part of a colorful toy bead set made in China and then passed out.
Millions of toys recalled; contain ‘date rape’ drug
November 8th, 2007 — CNN Links
Millions of Chinese-made toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful date rape drug when ingested. Two children in the United States and three in Australia were hospitalized after swallowing the beads.