Thursday, November 08, 2007

Chemical in China-made toys converts
to date-rape drug


Associtated Press
November 8, 2007

WASHINGTON -- Millions of Chinese-made children's toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found it contained a chemical that converts into a powerful ''date rape'' drug when swallowed.

Two children in the U.S. and three in Australia were hospitalized after swallowing the beads. In the United States, the toy goes by the name Aqua Dots, which are distributed by Spin Master Toys based in Toronto.

The beads are sold in general merchandise stores for use in arts and crafts projects.
Scientists say the beads contain a chemical that the human body metabolizes into the so-called date rape drug GHB.

When eaten, the compound can induce unconsciousness, seizures, drowsiness, coma and death.

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