Water Beads Sales Halted by Major Retailers Amid Safety Concerns

U.S. Rep. Brittany Pettersen celebrates the commitment of several major retailers, including Amazon, Walmart, Target, Etsy, and Alibaba, to stop selling water beads marketed to children by the end of the year. Water beads, colorful balls that absorb liquid and can cause serious injuries if swallowed, have been linked to thousands of injuries and at least one death. Pettersen urges parents to remain cautious when shopping for toys this holiday season, as the removal of water beads from store shelves may not be immediate.