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health2 months ago

Teenager Undergoes Surgery After Swallowing Up to 200 Magnets from Temu

A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand required surgery after ingesting 80-100 small magnets bought from Temu, which caused serious intestinal damage. The case highlights the dangers of high-powered magnets for children and raises concerns about online marketplaces selling hazardous toys, despite regulations and safety standards. Temu stated it is reviewing the matter and cannot verify if the magnets were purchased from their platform.

via Gizmodo|
#child-safety#health#magnet-ingestion
health2 years ago

Magnetic Mishaps: Unusual Incidents Involving Teen's Gut and Boy's Curiosity

A teenager in the US was shocked to discover that he had swallowed 21 magnets, causing painful abdominal cramping. Scans revealed the presence of metallic objects in his stomach and intestines, and further examinations with an endoscope confirmed the magnets' presence. The magnets were removed, but additional surgery was required as some had eroded a hole through the organs. The patient is now recovering well, and while the cause of the ingestion remains a mystery, medical staff suspect it may have occurred during a sleepwalking episode. This case highlights the importance of keeping magnets out of reach, as ingestion can lead to serious health complications.

via ScienceAlert|
#health#magnet-ingestion#medical-case
health-and-safety2 years ago

Pediatricians Advocate for Urgent Measures to Prevent Child Injuries from Everyday Objects

Despite efforts to raise awareness about the dangers of toy magnets, the number of children requiring emergency surgery due to magnet ingestion remains high. Research suggests that the only effective way to prevent these incidents is to completely restrict children's access to high-powered magnets. Even with adult supervision and knowledge of the risks, children continue to swallow or insert magnets, leading to serious internal injuries. Age restrictions, warning labels, and product recalls have not been sufficient in reducing these incidents. The study also found that children from higher socioeconomic backgrounds were more likely to experience magnet injuries, although cases from lower socioeconomic backgrounds tended to be more severe.

via ScienceAlert|
#child-safety#emergency-surgery#health-and-safety
product-recall2 years ago

Fisher-Price Recalls Thomas & Friends Toys Over Choking Hazard

Fisher-Price has issued a recall for the Thomas & Friends Wooden Railway Troublesome Truck & Crates and Troublesome Truck & Paint due to potential choking and magnet ingestion hazards. The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) advises consumers to stop using the recalled products and contact Fisher-Price for a refund or replacement.

via Consumer Product Safety Commission|
#choking-hazard#consumer-product-safety-commission-cpsc#fisher-price