Major Retailers Voluntarily Halt Sale of Children’s Water Beads Due to Safety Concerns
WASHINTON D.C. – Three major retailers, Amazon, Target, and Walmart, have chosen to stop the sale of water beads that were marketed towards children after growing concerns from government officials, lawmakers, and health professionals. Water beads are small, highly absorbent polymer balls that can grow up to 100 times their original size when exposed to liquid. The Consumer Product Safety Commission has issued warnings about the potential health risks associated with these beads, as they …