People born in the 1960s or 70s may remember the children’s toy clackers. They were two hard polymer spheres attached to ...

If you’ve ever come across water beads, you know how mesmerizing they can be—tiny, colorful balls that expand dramatically when soaked in water. Originally designed for agricultural and decorative ...

After years of injury reports and safety advisories, water beads continue to be a serious and growing health hazard for young children, the Consumer Product Safety Commission said on Tuesday. The ...

The American Academy of Pediatrics published a new case study today showing the dangers of water beads, a popular but toxic toy. The report shares the serious physical and neurological problems a ...

The U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission is warning consumers to stop using Jangostor large water beads and Tuladuowater bead sets because of the risk of life-threatening injuries, according to a ...

The absorbent beads can grow to the size of a marble or golf ball when immersed in water. If swallowed, they can cause gastrointestinal blockages. NBC Universal, Inc. After years of injury reports and ...