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A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed up to 100 high-power magnets bought online, leading to surgery to remove necrotic tissue from his intestines. The magnets, banned in New Zealand since 2013, caused serious health risks, highlighting concerns about online sales of dangerous products. The e-commerce platform Temu is investigating the case to ensure safety compliance.
A new study has found that microplastics can travel from the digestive system to the brain and other vital organs after ingestion, raising concerns about the potential health impacts of plastic pollution. The research highlights the need for further investigation into the effects of microplastics on human health.
A study has found that the average person ingests about 5 grams of plastic every week, equivalent to the size of a credit card, mainly through food and water. This alarming level of plastic consumption raises concerns about the potential health effects of microplastics in the human body and highlights the urgent need to address plastic pollution in the environment.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding Chinese seller Doraemon's magnetic ball sets, which have resulted in seven deaths due to ingestion. The magnets in the Doraemon Dovfun Suit Magnetic Ball Sets were found to be smaller and stronger than allowed under federal toy regulations. The CPSC has treated approximately 2,400 magnet ingestions in emergency departments between 2017 and 2021. Despite being issued a notice of violation, Doraemon has not agreed to recall the magnetic ball sets or provide a solution to consumers.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a warning regarding Doraemon's magnetic ball sets, urging people to stop using them immediately. The hazardous magnets in the sets have resulted in seven deaths from ingestion. The CPSC found that the magnets were smaller and stronger than allowed under federal toy regulations. Over 2,400 magnet ingestions have been treated in hospitals from 2017 to 2021. Doraemon has been issued a notice of violation, but the seller has not agreed to recall the product or provide a solution to consumers.
The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission has warned that small, powerful magnets found in toys have been linked to seven deaths and over 2,000 emergency-room visits. The magnets, which are easily ingested, can attach to other metal objects, posing a greater hazard if swallowed. Even when swallowed alone, the magnets can cause intestinal perforation, blockage, blood poisoning, or death. The commission has issued warnings about six other companies with similar toys and has recalled a toy set sold by XpressGoods. The commission can take legal action or initiate a mandatory recall process, but this can be a lengthy process.