(Lafayette, LA) - A federal agency is warning parents about the safety risks of fake and counterfeit squishy toys and viral videos that show the toys being put in microwaves. Why Federal Officials Are Warning Louisiana Parents about Bad Squishy ToysWe received information to pass along to you about a product that is extremely popular among kids in Acadiana. Get our free mobile appNow, you, apparently, have to be careful with what you purchase, according to the Consumer Product Safety Council. Squishies are sold at a variety of retailers, online, and via social media, but they suggest that you make sure what you are purchasing, as some fake toys are being made with dangerous products. Well, officials need to know which products are causing issues so they can be banned.