Extrusion Bean Recalled After Toxic Chemicals Identified In Kids Poisioning
The cause of a poisoning scare at Ai Tong School last month was traced to a squeeze toy, called Extrusion Bean. The toy, on a key ring, is shaped like a pod. When squeezed, a bean pops out.
The students had played with the toy and did not wash their hands properly before eating. This is believed to be the first such poisoning incident here.
Extrusion Bean contains traces of phathalates which are added to plastics to increase their flexibility. Consumption of these compounds can cause diarrhoea, nausea, etc. In large amounts, infertility and death may even result.
The Health Ministry and Consumers Association of Singapore have urged owners and sellers of these toys to recall or throw them away. Anyone who has similar symptoms should see a doctor immediately.
Why our students still don't practice personal hygiene in school after H1N1 scare? It is time teachers step up education and enforcement of food safety and hygiene.
Also, the authorities must ensure toys brought into Singapore (especially those manufactured in China) are safe.
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