Inside the squishy nightmare: Explosions, burns, and thousands of calls to poison control

Business Insider | 19-09-2026 12:22pm |

Katie Zerbst's 10-year-old daughter, Violet, was severely burned when a squishy toy she microwaved erupted. The incident occurred on a Sunday morning in June when Violet tried to soften the glittery cube. She suffered burns to her face and was taken to the emergency room. The article highlights a rise in similar injuries and poison control calls related to squishy toys.

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