According to reports, Jade Adams purchased a tampered Barbie doll while shopping with her husband and daughter. She discovered fentanyl inside a Barbie doll box she bought for her young daughter from Cargo Largo in Independence on Saturday March 21, reports indicate. At approximately 10:18am local time, Independent Police Department (IPD) was contacted by Cargo Largo Security regarding a suspicious powder substance located in the packaging of a Barbie Doll, according to reports.
IPD determined the substance was fentanyl and immediately began an investigation with Cargo Largo to determine how many compromised units were sold, reports state. A police spokesperson stated, 'It was determined five compromised units were sold. IPD has tracked down four of the units.
' The same spokesperson added, 'IPD's investigation revealed the Barbie Dolls themselves were not compromised. Fentanyl was discovered taped inside the back packaging of the dolls. There is no reason to believe compromised units were sent to other retailers and no injuries have been reported.
' According to reports, Jade Adams went back to the convenience store to warn the staff to get the dolls off the shelves. Fentanyl is a strong type of opioid painkiller used to treat severe pain, according to reports. It blocks pain signals between the brain and the rest of the body and reduces anxiety and stress caused by pain, reports indicate.
Fentanyl is available in forms such as lozenges, tablets, patches, and nasal spray, according to reports. The investigation into who tampered with the Barbie dolls and placed fentanyl inside the packaging is ongoing, with police working to determine the motive behind placing fentanyl in children's toys. Authorities have not disclosed how the tampered dolls got into the inventory at Cargo Largo.
The police continue their efforts to locate the one remaining compromised unit.