Teen in New Zealand Undergoes Surgery to Remove Up to 200 Swallowed Magnets
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A 13-year-old boy in New Zealand swallowed up to 100 high-power magnets bought online, leading to surgery to remove necrotic tissue from his intestines. The magnets, banned in New Zealand since 2013, caused serious health risks, highlighting concerns about online sales of dangerous products. The e-commerce platform Temu is investigating the case to ensure safety compliance.
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