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Teen who suffered third-degree burns by microwaved NeeDoh toy warns others about social media trend
A 13-year-old Alabama teen, Eli Blackmon, suffered third-degree burns after microwaving a NeeDoh toy following a TikTok trend, resulting in months of painful recovery and lasting scars. The toy's manufacturer, Schylling, has since added safety warnings and is working with social media platforms to remove harmful content, though the Blackmons report the trend persists.
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