Fentanyl found in Barbie packaging sold at Independence Cargo Largo
Mar 22nd 2026 ยท United States
Independence Police say store staff found fentanyl in the packaging of Barbie dolls after a March 21 report; five affected dolls sold March 19 to March 20 were later recovered and the investigation remains open.
- Store security reported a suspicious powder in a Barbie package at about 10:18 a.m. on March 21.
- Tests identified the powder as fentanyl and five contaminated dolls were sold between March 19 and March 20.
- Police say the drug was taped inside the back packaging and the dolls themselves were not contaminated.
- All five compromised dolls were recovered by Saturday afternoon and no injuries have been reported.
- Investigation is active and officials say the dolls were contaminated before arriving at the store.