A CHILD nearly died after eating Bindeez toy beads coated with a form of the date rape drug GHB, a hospital said yesterday. The seven-year-old girl suffered severe poisoning caused by the Bindeez beads, which were pulled from sale globally in November.

A GIRL aged seven almost died after eating Bindeez toy beads coated with a chemical that transforms in the body into the date rape drug GHB. She suffered severe breathing problems and had to be resuscitated at a hospital in London earlier this month.

By Jon Yates, Chicago Tribune Dec. 23---- Jennifer Brizzolara's daughter won't get Aqua Dots for Christmas, but Brizzolara will be getting a refund for the recalled toy. Finally. Brizzolara ordered the $15.96 Aqua Dots Super Studio from Amazon.com on Oct.

By Richard Fellinger, York Daily Record, Pa. Dec. 18--The state Attorney General's Office has expanded its Web site in an attempt to help people learn about toy recalls, video game ratings and recalls of other products.

By Ruth Sheehan, The News & Observer, Raleigh, N.C. Dec. 3--Laura Brader-Araje had just ordered two sets of Aquadots when she learned about the recall. If you're wondering, "What's an Aquadot?" you don't have young children who watch the boob tube.