Mom shocked to find fentanyl inside Barbie doll package as police warn at least FIVE others were sold
A mom was shocked to discover fentanyl in the packaging of a Barbie doll she purchased from a discount store in Missouri, where five other dolls were sold.
Jade Adams purchased one of the tampered Barbie dolls from Cargo Largo in Independence on Saturday while shopping with her husband and daughter.
'When [Adams' husband] opened it with a knife, it was like, poof, in the car,' Adams told WDAF. 'We were like, "What is that?"'
Adams said she went back to the convenience store to warn the staff to get the dolls off the shelves.
The Independence Police Department (IPD) said in a statement on Saturday that Cargo Largo Security contacted them regarding a suspicious powder substance.
Officials then determined the substance was fentanyl and immediately began an investigation to determine how many compromised dolls were sold.
Investigators found that five units were sold, which have all been tracked down and recovered.
'IPD's investigation revealed the Barbie Dolls themselves were not compromised,' said the authorities.
Jade Adams purchased one of five tampered Barbie dolls from Cargo Largo in Independence on Saturday while shopping with her husband and daughter
She returned to the store to warn staff who then contacted police. Investigators discovered that five more dolls were sold which were later recovered
'Fentanyl was discovered taped inside the back packaging of the dolls.'
Adams told the outlet how she was terrified at the thought of how things could have gone much worse: 'They could have dusted that all over themselves, their house, wherever they opened it.'
'Like, it's not just me, it's really just the kids for me. That's my baby, that's my last baby, that's terrifying.'
IPD added that they do not believe any of the tampered dolls were sent to other retailers.
Fortunately, no injuries were reported; however, police noted that an investigation is ongoing.
Adams took to social media to shed further light on the incident, where several others expressed their shock and gratefulness that the mother was able to take action.
The fentanyl was discovered by the mother behind the doll in the products packaging. Adams said it clouded the air of their car when it was opened
Officials said they do not believe other retailers are affected. They added that no injuries were reported and are continuing the investigation
One user wrote: 'Thank God you found it and let them know!! I hope no children were hurt.'
Another added: 'Damn, now we have to have Narcan when we take our children to Toys' R ' Us. Lord help us.'
A third said: 'So glad you’re an aware and proactive parent, Jade!'
