Health
Inmetro warns of safety risks in squishy toys
Argentine authorities detected benzene levels above the permitted limit in specific models, while Inmetro recommends avoiding heating or puncturing these items to prevent accidents and exposure to toxic substances.
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The essentials of this story
- What happened
- Inmetro issued a safety warning regarding the use of squishy-type toys due to risks of accidents and chemical contamination.
- Who is affected
- Children and adolescents who use squishy-type toys, especially those who follow social media trends.
- What changes
- Consumers must avoid heating, cutting, or puncturing the toys and prioritize purchasing items with the Inmetro seal and identified origin.
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