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The Independent UK
The Independent UK
Erin Keller

Toys sold at Walmart are under recall for asbestos exposure

The Orb Factory imported the toys, which were sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet nationwide from February 2025 through April 2026 for $5 to $40 - (CPSC)

A popular line of squeeze toys sold at Walmart and Ollie’s Bargain Outlet is being recalled over concerns they may contain asbestos.

Certain Orb Funkee Squeeze Toys, specifically Funkee Monkees models, may be filled with sand containing fibrous tremolite asbestos. If the toys are damaged or ruptured, the material could be released into the air and potentially inhaled, the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission said Thursday.

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