HEALTHJul 7 · 22:22 UTCSEATTLE TIMESDani Blum

Doctors warn of a dangerous trend: Microwaving a popular squishy toy

Doctors warn against microwaving a popular squishy toy after reports indicated children and teenagers required emergency care when the toys burst open following heating. Roughly a half dozen cases were submitted to the Consumer Product Safety Commission.

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