Can You Eat Gel Beads? The Fatal Dangers of Water Beads and Silica Gel
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According to reports, thousands of water bead-related incidents have resulted in U.S. emergency department visits in recent years, primarily involving young children. The simple answer to the question, "Can you eat gel beads?" is an emphatic no, but the specific dangers depend on the type of bead and the potential for a life-threatening intestinal obstruction.
