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Israeli Teen Suffers Second-Degree Burns Heating Squishy Toy in Microwave Trend

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First reported by N12 · 13 hours ago

What happened

A 15-year-old Israeli girl suffered second-degree burns after heating a silicone-filled squishy toy in a microwave, following a social media trend. Medical experts warn against heating such toys due to risks of burns and explosions, urging parental guidance to prevent similar injuries.

01A 15-year-old girl from Hadera was burned heating a squishy toy in a microwave.
02The toy's hot silicone stuck to her skin, causing second-degree burns and severe pain.
03The girl's mother warned some toys contain liquids that may explode when heated.
04Dr. Mohammad Kabha highlighted the dangers of imitating unsafe online trends.
05Experts advise never to heat toys not designed for microwave use due to burn risks.
06The injury has left the girl unable to enjoy her summer and concerned about scarring.

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