Are you smelling the plastic? Avoid those beach toys


By AGENCY

As harmless as that pool flamingo looks, if it gives off pungent plastic smells, it may contain harmful substances. — dpa

When it comes to beach toys, follow your nose.

This is as with inflatable unicorns, pool floats, water wings and other poolside plastics, the harmful pollutants are often noticeable by their smell.

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