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Gillibrand cited 43 cases of children swallowing the magnets since 2010, with half of the reported incidents requiring surgical procedures to remove the items. The small, ball-bearing magnets can become attached in a child's stomach or intestinal lining, pinching the organs and causing serious damage. Intestinal blockage and blood poisoning can also occur and can be fatal.
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Kyle A. Richardson is the editorial director of Promo Marketing. He joined the company in 2006 brings more than a decade of publishing, marketing and media experience to the magazine. If you see him, buy him a drink.
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