Queensland kids thought toxin was candy

EducationHQ News Team

By EducationHQ News Team
Published August 1, 2016

Police will educate Queensland students about the dangers of consuming unknown substances after 25 suffered ill effects from swallowing a toxic fire colourant they thought was popping candy.

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