Viral NeeDoh squishy stress toys are facing heightened scrutiny after multiple reports of the products splitting apart and causing chemical burns. Health officials are now telling families to closely check the condition of these items.
A Connecticut doctor warned that heated versions can result in serious skin damage. One case focused on a child whose toy split wide open on her legs, ending in urgent medical care. In a separate incident, a 12-year-old boy underwent a skin graft procedure after a toy bought at Lidl burst wide open.