Major Retailers Cease Sale of Water Beads

Amazon, Target, and Walmart have announced that they will stop selling water beads due to safety concerns. Water beads, often marketed as sensory toys, can expand to a dangerous size when exposed to liquids, posing a risk of injury or death if swallowed or inserted into the nose or ears. The decision comes after reports of injuries and deaths of children. Concerned parents are advised to remove any water beads their children may have, and the Consumer Product Safety Commission encourages reporting any incidents or dangerous products.