Fentanyl found in Barbie doll packaging at Midwest retailer: cops
New York Post • • entertainment
Key Points:
- Jade Adams from suburban Kansas City, Missouri, discovered fentanyl powder hidden inside the packaging of Barbie dolls purchased from Cargo Largo, a discount store in Independence.
- The powder accidentally dispersed when unboxing the doll, causing concern about potential exposure, especially to children.
- Local authorities confirmed that multiple Barbie dolls sold at the store contained fentanyl taped inside the back packaging, but the dolls themselves were not compromised.
- The store security collected the remaining affected dolls after being alerted by a customer, and police stated there is no evidence that compromised dolls were distributed to other retailers.
- No injuries have been reported, and the affected Barbies were sold between March 19 and March 20.
