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CPSC blocks 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys containing lead

U.S. regulators seized viral toys found to contain hazardous materials posing risks to children.

What to know

  • The CPSC seized 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys found to contain lead and hazardous chemicals.
  • The toys had gone viral but posed serious health risks to children.
  • The action represents a regulatory response to contaminated products reaching the consumer market.

“The CPSC has blocked over 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys from entering the U.S., warning they contain lead and other hazardous materials that pose serious risks to children.”

Consumer Product Safety Commission · PennLive ↗

Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC) Regulatory agency

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  1. first by MassLive, 1d ago · also The Oregonian, PennLive