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Officials warn after counterfeit squishy toys found with lead and hazardous chemicals

The CPSC blocked more than 355,000 counterfeit squishy toys, including dumpling- and animal-shaped designs, after tests found lead and other hazardous chemicals that could harm children.

Published Sep 22, 2026, 9:30 AM EDT | LehighValleyLive

Federal safety officials are warning consumers about counterfeit squishy toys, including popular dumpling- and animal-shaped products, after blocking hundreds of thousands of noncompliant toys from entering the U.S.