The council said the potentially dangerous toys were not branded and had not undergone routine safety checks.
Trading Standards advises people to check that every toy they buy has the name and address of the UK importer or EU manufacturer on it.
They must also carry the mandatory ‘CE’ or ‘UKCA’ marking, which shows that the toy complies with strict safety laws.
Soft dumplings have become a viral craze after going viral on social media.
They’re shaped like Bao buns, and part of their appeal is collecting the ultra-rare shiny versions.
They were also the focus of a dangerous social media trend that involved heating toys in the microwave to make them softer.
This has led to toys in some cases bursting or leaking and causing burns to children, including 10-year-old Bella, whose mother feared she could be scarred for life after her face was scalded.
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