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Israeli Boy Suffers Severe Burns After Heating Squishy Toy in Microwave

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First reported by Mako · 1 day ago

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A 10-year-old Israeli boy suffered severe burns after heating a squishy toy in a microwave, leading to prolonged hospitalization and ongoing treatment. This incident adds to recent reports of injuries from such toys, prompting regulatory scrutiny in Israel and product recalls in London. Medical experts warn of the serious risks these toys pose when heated or mishandled.

01A 10-year-old boy suffered deep burns after heating a squishy toy in a microwave in southern Israel.
02He was hospitalized over a month at Sheba Medical Center and faces long-term rehabilitation and surgeries.
03Recent reports link squishy toys to various injuries, prompting Israeli regulatory sampling and London recalls.
04The toy's heated gel sticks to skin, causing severe burns that penetrate deep tissue, per burn unit chief.
05Medical experts warn of rising injuries from viral social media trends involving hazardous household items.
06Parents stress their son's injury was due to curiosity, not social media influence, highlighting unknown toy risks.

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