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Mother finds mold in popular rubber childrens toy

Posted at 5:42 PM, Jan 17, 2017
and last updated 2017-01-17 20:12:25-05

Parents around the nation are checking inside their children's toys for mold after an article went viral.

A mother from Atlanta, Georgia said she noticed a funny smell coming from her child's rubber popular Sophie the Giraffe toy. 

Stephanie Oprea said she decided to cut the toy open to see what the smell was and noticed mold coated inside. 

"I think it is scary," said Oprea. "I think any parent wants to know what their kids are playing with is safe and it's not going to be harmful and make them sick."

Oprea says she'll steer away from toys with little holes as moisture can get stuck inside. 

A company spokesperson says the toy can get moldy if not cleaned properly. They recommend using a damp cloth and not immersing the toy in water nor rinsing it off to prevent water from getting inside. 

 

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