According to the Consumer Product Safety Commission, when exposed to water, the beads can expand to 100x their size. From the outside, Ashley says water beads look harmless.

Water beads may look harmless and fun, but the authors of a new report — including a mom whose daughter was seriously injured by them — are calling for a ban on their sale.

A safety warning has been issued by emergency doctors over water beads that have become a popular gift for children - despite the fact they can lead to fatal consequences if swallowed. The Royal ...

In July 2023, 10-month-old Esther, from Wisconsin, died after swallowing a single water bead from a Chuckle & Roar Ultimate Water Beads Activity Kit purchased for an older sibling. Eight months ...

At 10 months old, Esther Jo Bethard died after swallowing a stray water bead — a tiny, absorbent sphere that can grow inside the body and cause life-threatening injuries.

On top of that, there are new warnings from the Consumer Product Safety Commission after they found high levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen, in two brands of water beads.

Water beads, the popular children’s toy, are back in the news after new safety warnings. Regulators say two brands contain a dangerous toxin. In its ongoing investigation, Consumer Reports ...

Water beads, the popular children’s toy, are back in the news after new safety warnings. The Consumer Product Safety Commission after they found high levels of acrylamide, a known carcinogen, in ...

Water beads pose huge safety risk for kids, CPSC says, after 7,000 ER injuries reported Small and colorful, water beads look harmless. But the beads are filled with acrylamide, a known carcinogen ...

The agency issued warnings this week about two products with toxicity risk, urging consumers to throw away water beads from the brands Jangostor and Tuladuo, which were sold on Amazon as recently ...

Water beads can be dangerous, whether they are recalled or not. GettyImages/Irina Tiumentseva Fact checked by Sarah Scott The Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) has issued a recall of the ...