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Are Dumplings Toxic? A Pediatrician Weighs in on the Viral Squishies

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Are Dumplings Toxic? A Pediatrician Weighs in on the Viral Squishies

Are Dumplings Toxic? A Pediatrician Weighs in on the Viral Squishies

If you’ve spent a chunk of your summer hunting for dumplings, NeeDohs and other viral squishies, you’re not alone. They’re Gen Alpha’s Beanie Babies or Pokemon cards, but they’re quickly getting a bad rap. There have been reports of burns, recalls, concerns about...

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