NHS calls for magnets used as 'tongue piercings' in TikTok trend to be banned

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NHS calls for magnets used as 'tongue piercings' in TikTok trend to be banned
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‘I would urge parents to be aware of the dangers associated with magnetic toys but ultimately, the only way we can prevent future incidents is to stop these items being sold altogether.’

The NHS is calling for tiny magnetic balls used as fake tongue piercings in a viral TikTok trend to be banned trend to be banned – amid a rise in people swallowing them.’, on either side of their tongue as part of the viral prank.

At least 65 children have been rushed to hospital for urgent surgery in the past three months after ingesting the magnets. Faye Elizabeth’s 13-year-old daughter has been left with a six-inch scar after taking part in the ‘very dangerous’ TikTok trend She has been left with a six-inch scar after the operation earlier this week.

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