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TikTok, YouTube Remove Microwaved NeeDoh Toy Videos After Child Burns

7/13/2026

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TikTok and YouTube are flagging and removing videos that show microwaving gel-filled NeeDoh toys after child burns.
In Atlanta, a fifth-grade girl burned her face and arm when a microwaved NeeDoh toy exploded.
Consumer Reports urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate NeeDoh toys, yet it has not acted.
Pediatric burn experts warn the gel can cause burns and scarring, urging parents to discuss trends and enforce safe use.

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Story summary

TikTok and YouTube are flagging and removing videos that show microwaving gel-filled NeeDoh toys after child burns.
In Atlanta, a fifth-grade girl burned her face and arm when a microwaved NeeDoh toy exploded.
Consumer Reports urged the Consumer Product Safety Commission to investigate NeeDoh toys, yet it has not acted.
Pediatric burn experts warn the gel can cause burns and scarring, urging parents to discuss trends and enforce safe use.