Chinese toys found to contain 'date rape' chemical

Millions of Chinese-made toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful 'date rape' drug when ingested.

Millions of Chinese-made toys have been pulled from shelves in North America and Australia after scientists found they contain a chemical that converts into a powerful 'date rape' drug when ingested.

Two children in the United States and three in Australia were taken to hospital after swallowing the beads.

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