CPSC Warns of Water Bead Toy Hazards Amid Rising Injury Reports

Recent recalls and health advisories focus on ingestion and chemical risks, leading to retailer bans and proposed legislation.

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) issues health warning about water bead toys, citing ingestion hazards and chemical toxicity risks.
Two brands, Jangostor and Tuladuo, sold on Amazon, are highlighted for containing unsafe levels of acrylamide, a probable human carcinogen.
Nearly 7,000 water bead-related injuries recorded in emergency rooms between 2018 and 2022, with cases ranging from gastrointestinal blockages to chemical poisoning.
Major retailers like Amazon, Walmart, and Target have ceased selling water beads following advocacy and regulatory pressure.
Legislation to ban water bead sales, the Ban Water Beads Act, has been introduced, propelled by advocacy groups and affected families.