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Singapore Toddler Burned by Boiling Water at McDonald's

2/12/2026

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A three-year-old girl in Singapore burned her tongue after receiving boiling water instead of cold at a McDonald's on February 1.
Ridhuan Muhamad, the child's father, shared the incident on Facebook, calling for better safety checks.
McDonald's acknowledged the misunderstanding and said it is reviewing procedures to improve communication about hot items.
The family hopes their experience will prompt other parents to double-check drinks for children.

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A three-year-old girl in Singapore burned her tongue after receiving boiling water instead of cold at a McDonald's on February 1.
Ridhuan Muhamad, the child's father, shared the incident on Facebook, calling for better safety checks.
McDonald's acknowledged the misunderstanding and said it is reviewing procedures to improve communication about hot items.
The family hopes their experience will prompt other parents to double-check drinks for children.