23/06/2026
Parents, please take extreme caution if your children have the viral squishy dumpling toys.
Trading Standards have issued an urgent warning regarding dangerous counterfeit versions flooding the market:
⚠️ Toxic Chemical Risk: Fakes can emit hazardous, petrol-like fumes and toxic chemicals.
⚠️ Choking & Burn Hazard: They split open easily, leaking unknown gels.
⚠️ The Microwave Trend: DO NOT microwave them. Social media trends show children heating them up, which causes the inner gel to superheat, explode, and cause severe burns.
How to stay safe: Check your child's toy box. Official toys must have a CE or UKCA safety mark on the packaging. Throw away any cheap fakes that have a strong chemical smell or lack proper labelling.
Source: https://www.glasgow.gov.uk/article/15433/Over-5-900-counterfeit-toys-seized-by-Trading-Standards-Officers