Authorities in Argentina have issued a warning about a popular toy known as Squeezy Dumpling, citing a serious chemical risk that has prompted its removal from the market, according to Rosario3.
The alert follows reports that the toy contains a substance that could be carcinogenic. A toxicologist consulted by Infobae analyzed the product and confirmed the presence of a cancer-causing chemical, leading to calls for a recall.
The Squeezy Dumpling is a soft, squeezable toy that has gone viral on social media, particularly among children. Multiple Argentine outlets, including Página12 and Diario El Día de La Plata, have reported that health officials are urging retailers to stop selling the item and consumers to stop using it. The government of Río Negro also issued a separate advisory warning residents about the risk.
The exact chemical compound involved has not been detailed in the reporting, but the consensus among the sources is that the toy poses a "grave chemical risk" that is serious enough to warrant a nationwide recall. Authorities have not yet released a full list of affected batches or retailers, but they are advising parents to check their children's toys and dispose of any Squeezy Dumpling units they may own.
Consumers should monitor official health ministry announcements for specific instructions on how to return or safely discard the toy.
