More Water-Absorbing Balls Recalled

Last October, a study in Pediatrics, "Water-Absorbing Balls: A "Growing"Problem," reported on a case in which an 8-month-old infant required surgery after swallowing a superabsorbent polymer ball - a rapidly expanding, water-absorbing ball (Water Balz) that can grow up to 400 times their original size. The study highlighted the dangers of this toy, which may appear 'candy-like to young children.' They found that the growing balls can easily grow larger than the small intestine in just six hours, blocking the intestine and quickly leading to a life-threatening medical emergency....Read Full Post
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