Target, Walmart to stop selling water beads - ABC News
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Last updated 16 Jul 2024
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Target and Walmart, three of the largest retailers in the U.S., have announced they will stop selling water beads.
The changes come amid reports of child injuries and deaths.
A big move from major retailers, announcing they are suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children over growing safety concerns.
The changes come amid reports of child injuries and deaths.
A big move from major retailers, announcing they are suspending sales of water-bead products marketed to young children over growing safety concerns.
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