Amazon, Target and Walmart have voluntarily stopped selling water beads marketed for children after government officials, lawmakers and public health professionals called for a ban on the toys. Water beads are tiny balls made of extremely absorbent polymer material. Last month, Rep. Frank Pallone Jr. of New Jersey introduced legislation aimed at instating a national ban on beads marketed to kids. In a statement Tuesday, Target also said it will no longer sell water beads marketed to children, in-store or online. Most recently, in September, Buffalo Games recalled “Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kits” sold exclusively at Target after the Wisconsin baby’s death was reported.

Source: CNN December 13, 2023 19:18 UTC