Calls to poison centers about high-powered magnets increased by 444% after ban lifted

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Calls to poison centers about high-powered magnets increased by 444% after ban lifted

High-powered magnets are small, shiny magnets made from powerful rare earth metals. Since they started showing up in children’s toys in the early 2000s and then later in desk sets in 2009, high-powered magnets have caused thousands of injuries and are considered to be among the most dangerous ingestion hazards in children.

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