WASHINGTON, DC-(ENEWSPF)- In an aggressive effort to protect children from the potentially life-threatening injuries associated with water beads, Representative Robin Kelly (D-IL) and Representative Brittany Pettersen ( (D-Colo.) acted with Energy and Commerce Committee Ranking. Congressman Frank Pallone Jr. (D-N.J.) has introduced a bill specifically aimed at banning water bead products sold to children. The timely introduction comes ahead of the holiday shopping season, when such products are often in high consumer demand.
When a water bead is swallowed, it expands to 100 times its original size.
Water beads are commonly promoted as “non-toxic” and seemingly harmless. However, concerns have been raised because it can cause serious harm if ingested by children. Despite their harmless appearance, these tiny polymer beads can cause life-threatening injuries when swallowed, as they absorb liquid and expand to 100 times their original size.
Representatives urge parents to be careful and avoid purchasing these seemingly harmless toys during festive shopping. The bill awaits consideration in the House of Representatives.
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CBC Health Braintrust Chairwoman Robin Kelly MP emphasized the safety of children during the holiday season. She said, “Parents shouldn't have to carry the burden of deciding which toys on the shelf are safe for their children to play with. Ahead of the holiday season, I join Ranking Member Pallone and Congressman Pettersen to We're committed to banning harmful water beads. Parents and kids should be able to enjoy the holiday season without worrying about the life-threatening dangers of these toys.”
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Ranking member Pallone emphasized the urgency of this issue as the holiday season begins. She says, “Water beads are often sold as toys, crafts, and sensory tools, with bright colors or themes to attract children's attention. Water beads may seem harmless. Although often labeled as “non-toxic,” they can cause devastating and life-threatening injuries to children. A small polymer bead absorbs liquid and can swell to 100 times its original size when swallowed. ”
Pallone expressed concern about the widespread availability of these dangerous products, saying, “Unfortunately, these products are not difficult to obtain and have resulted in thousands of emergency room visits due to water. “Yet, they are easily available for purchase online and from major mass retailers that sell to children.” Beads in recent years. ”
The legislation introduced will address this pressing issue and eliminate the potential risk that water beads pose to children. In the meantime, Rep. Pallone urges all holiday shoppers to be cautious. She supports delisting water beads and emphasizes the importance of collective efforts to remove these products from store shelves.
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