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Viral social media trend prompts urgent safety warning: Don’t do this

Federal officials warn of a dangerous social media trend urging children to microwave a viral toy, risking severe burns and other injuries.

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NJ.com· Sep 22, 3:49 PMViral social media trend prompts urgent safety warning: Don’t do thisAlso ran in AL.com, M Live Michigan, MassLive, Mechanicsburg Patriot News, Staten Island Advance, syracuse.com

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