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Fentanyl Found in Barbie Doll Packaging at Missouri Discount Store

First article: 23 mar. 2026, 16:03 | Last update: 23 mar. 2026, 16:03 | 1 source | 1 article

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The discovery of fentanyl within Barbie doll packaging at a Missouri discount store has triggered a public health alert and a law enforcement investigation. The incident highlights the growing concern over fentanyl contamination and its potential risks, especially to children. The source of the fentanyl and how it ended up inside the toy packaging remains under investigation.

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Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie dolls sold at Missouri discount store Foto: The Guardian
The Guardian 23 mar. 2026, 16:03 (3 hours ago) Good

Fentanyl found in packaging of Barbie dolls sold at Missouri discount store

Authorities in Independence say store security contacted them about a ‘suspicious powder substance’ in the packagesFentanyl has been discovered inside the packaging of five Barbie dolls sold at a Missouri discount store, local authorities said.Police in Independence, Missouri, said in a statement on Saturday that store security at Cargo Largo, a local discount store, contacted authorities “regarding a suspicious powder substance located in the packaging of a Barbie Doll”. Continue reading...

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