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Greg

Wed Nov 07 2007, 06:36PM

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Chinese-made beads for children metabolize into GHB when ingested
The Associated Press
updated 5:16 p.m. CT, Wed., Nov. 7, 2007
WASHINGTON - Millions of Chinese-made children's toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found it contained a chemical that converts into a powerful "date rape" drug when ingested.

Two children in the U.S. and three in Australia were hospitalized after swallowing the beads. In the United States, the toy goes by the name Aqua Dots, which are distributed by Spin Master Toys based in Toronto.

The beads are sold in general merchandise stores for use in arts and crafts projects. They can be arranged into designs and fuse together when sprayed with water.

Scientists say the beads contain a chemical that the human body metabolizes into the so-called date rape drug gamma hydroxy butyrate. When eaten, the compound — made from common and easily available ingredients — can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death.

The recall was announced by the Consumer Product Safety Commission on Friday several hours after it was announced in Australia.

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URL: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/21678196/

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Wed Nov 07 2007, 06:44PM

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All in the name of the might dollar. Time to bring jobs back to America, where higher standards are enforced.

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You can blame it on Wal-mart for pushing manufacturers to overseas. First Elmo, now this. What is next.

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