Accidental inhalation of small, handmade, blow-gun darts by children is a reality and pediatric surgeons have seen a rise in hospital admissions of children and teens with breathing problems.
Toxic Toys, Possibly of Chinese Origin, Seized in Australian State
Thousands of toxic toys have been seized from a Melbourne warehouse by the Victorian government in Australia. They could be of Chinese origin, it is suspected.
Thousands of toxic toys have been seized from a Melbourne warehouse by the Victorian government in Australia. They could be of Chinese origin, it is suspected.
"Blow-gun dart aspiration, although relatively uncommon, can have serious consequences. Certainly, a high index of suspicion for aspiration is necessary in the adolescent male population presenting with vague respiratory complaints. A low threshold for chest radiography in this population can assist in diagnosis," authors said.
Blow gun darts can cause grave injury. Parents need to be watchful of their children playing with these darts.
US Christmas Shoppers Warned of Hazardous Toys
Hazardous playthings such as toxic toys still on sale in US stores as Americans gird for the approaching Christmas and scuttle to store presents for keen children, US consumer group shared on Tuesday.
Hazardous playthings such as toxic toys still on sale in US stores as Americans gird for the approaching Christmas and scuttle to store presents for keen children, US consumer group shared on Tuesday.
Source-Medindia
Chinese Producer Apologizes for Toxicity in Toys
The Chinese producer of toxic bead toys that led to massive recalls in the US has apologized.
The Chinese producer of toxic bead toys that led to massive recalls in the US has apologized.
