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The World – Episode 20071108 – Australian toy scare goes global

Phil Mercer reports on the latest toy scare involving Chinese-made toys. This one came to light in Australia, where several young children were hospitalized after ingesting small beads that were part of a crafts set called “Bindeez.” The American version of the toy bead set is called “Aqua Dots.” The beads are coated with a chemical that is highly toxic when ingested.

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