Urgent recall on fake Squeezy Dumpling toys over 'severe chemical risk'

Published: 01:49, 27 July 2026 | Updated: 01:49, 27 July 2026 An urgent national recall has been issued on TikTok viral fake Squeezy Dumpling toys over a 'severe chemical risk'.  The toys are sold in a plastic basket tray containing a squidgy colourful dumpling. But the Office for Product Safety and Standards found that an imitation version of the product contained an excess concentration of the toxic chemical benzene, which can cause cancer.  Inhaling the chemical can irritate the eyes, nose and throat while exposure to large amounts may cause skin irritation and a burning sensation throughout the digestive tract.  Parents have been warned to keep the toys out of reach of children and to stop using them.  The toys have become this year's playground craze as TikTok videos showing them being unboxed, squeezed and stretched have gone viral.  The squishy toys are also collectable – as you don't know what colour dumpling you will receive before buying one.  Like other viral toys, Mystery Squishy Dumplings are becoming more and more difficult to track down, with retailers selling out within hours of restocking. An urgent national recall has been issued on TikTok viral fake Squeezy Dumpling toys over a 'severe chemical risk' As a result, fake versions are beginning to appear – many of which don't meet UK regulations. The product has been recalled by Samsons Cash and Carry Ltd, a distributor based in Cardiff.  There are no batch numbers or product identifiers present on the product or its packaging, making it difficult to know if the toy is affected.  Rhys Harries, Swansea Council's Trading Standards Officer, previously said: 'These products are clearly attractive to children because they are being driven by online trends, but that does not mean they are safe. 'When a toy gives off a strong chemical smell and is missing basic safety information, that should ring alarm bells for parents and retailers alike. Our main concern is the risk posed to children if unsafe items end up in homes, school bags or play areas.'