Viral NeeDoh squishy stress toys are facing heightened scrutiny after multiple reports of the products bursting open and causing chemical burns. Health officials are now telling families to thoroughly examine the condition of these items.
A Connecticut doctor warned that heated versions can cause serious skin damage. One case focused on a child whose toy burst unexpectedly on her legs, forcing a trip to the emergency room. In a separate incident, a 12-year-old boy reportedly needed a skin graft after a toy bought at Lidl suddenly exploded.