Some retailers stopping sale of water beads
The move comes after calls from congress to bans sales due to the risks.
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Retailers Have Decided To Stop Selling Water Beads After Experts Warn Of Their Danger
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Big retailers move to stop sales of water beads marketed to children over safety concerns
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Top retailers will stop selling water beads marketed toward children
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Target, Walmart to stop selling water beads - ABC News
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Walmart, Target voluntarily stop selling water beads due to potential health risks for young children - 6abc Philadelphia
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Major stores to stop selling water beads following Maine infant's hospitalization
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Walmart, Target voluntarily stop selling water beads due to potential health risks for young children - 6abc Philadelphia
Defective: Colorful water beads remain for sale despite retailers' pledge to pull kids product
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Target, other major retailers will stop selling 'water beads' marketed to kids due to safety concerns – Twin Cities
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Some major retailers no longer selling water beads