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Urgent Warning To Throw Away ‘Squishy Dumpling Toy’ Instantly If It Has Certain Smell
If you’re a fan of the Squishy Dumpling Toy trend, you might want to give your toys a smell, after a major warning has been issued.
In case you’ve been living under a rock, or don’t happen to have children who are of TikTok age, the Squishy Dumpling toys are sensory fidget toys which fit in the palm of your hand and look just like steamed bao buns.
Kids, and even some adults, have been going absolutely crazy for the viral buns, which have been blowing up on social media, particularly TikTok.
The squishy playthings are made from a soft thermoplastic rubber, making them perfect for squeezing, and they come in adorable little mini bamboo steam boxes.
Why are the Squishy Dumplings so popular?
Aside from people just wanting to get their hands on them because they’ve gone viral, people have also started collecting the dumplings.
One of the most exciting elements is the fact that they are a blind box mystery, meaning until you purchase one and open the packaging, you have no idea which dumpling is lurking inside.
There are thousands of unboxing videos on social media, showing people opening their Squishy Dumplings for the first time, many of whom are desperately hoping to get a sparkly one, which are incredibly rare.
Other highly sought-after dumplings include UV-sensitive color changing bao buns.
However, with the Squishy Dumplings becoming so popular, it has led to a number of other companies, both legit and not, trying to replicate the highly popular toys, leading to a number of urgent warnings.
@mandyyourtiktokmum POV: the ORIGINAL viral squishy dumplings have finally landed in the UK and my neurodivergent little magpie brain has absolutely lost all remaining sense 😭🥟 These are the actual RMS Squishy Dumplings that went mega viral online with billions of views, and honestly… I get it now. They’re ridiculously satisfying. Soft, squishy, stretchy, sparkly little sensory dumplings with mystery colours and rare editions hidden inside. The tiny happy faces are sending me over the edge emotionally. I genuinely think these could become one of the biggest sensory toy crazes of the year because they hit that perfect mix of cute, satisfying and collectible. If you love fidget toys, squishies, ADHD dopamine purchases, desk toys, kawaii collectibles or just tiny objects that bring unreasonable joy, these are dangerous for your bank balance. Also the fact they’re called mystery squishy dumplings feels like somebody designed them in a lab specifically for people who grew up loving blind bags and serotonin. The rare glitter one? I fear I now need it immediately.
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Urgent warning to smell your Squishy Dumpling
With lots of fake Squishy Dumplings flooding the market, Trading Standards in the UK has issued an urgent warning to anyone who may have purchased one.
There are concerns that counterfeit dumplings have been linked to a number of different symptoms, including nausea, headaches, skin irritation and breathing problems, as well as concerns they could be a choking hazard to younger children.
In May, Swansea Council, in Wales, UK, warned that any dumplings which come with a strong chemical smell, similar to gas or petrol, should be thrown away immediately.
“These products are clearly attractive to children because they are being driven by online trends, but that does not mean they are safe,” Rhys Harries, Swansea Council’s Trading Standards Officer, warned.
“When a toy gives off a strong chemical smell and is missing basic safety information, that should ring alarm bells for parents and retailers alike.
“Our main concern is the risk posed to children if unsafe items end up in homes, school bags or play areas.”
It also said they had tested various different counterfeit products, which were found to contain volatile organic compounds (VOCs) such as Ethyl Benzene, Styrene, m-Xylene, p-Xylene and o-Xylene, making them extremely dangerous to children.
Harries continued: “Social media platforms such as TikTok can accelerate the spread of toy crazes almost overnight, but they can also help point Trading Standards towards the latest fake, unsafe or non-compliant products entering the market.
“We would urge parents to be cautious, to buy from reputable retailers, and to check for the correct safety markings and supplier details. We would also ask businesses to be alert to fast-moving trends and make sure the products they stock meet legal safety requirements.”
How to tell if your Squishy Dumpling is real
One of the main giveaways as to whether a Squishy Dumpling is real is down to the packaging.
They were originally created by RMS International, and the packaging reads ‘The Viral Mystery Squishy Dumpling’ and includes clear safety instructions on the back, detailing what to do if the product leaks or is punctured, Which reports.
It should also include the name and address of a US or UK based responsible person, depending on where you are purchasing the toy.
If based in the UK, it should include a UKCA/CE marking, to indicate the toy has been safety assessed.
The toys should also include age restrictions. If any of these are missing, or the product has a strange smell, they are likely fake and dangerous.
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