9-year-old hospitalized with severe burns after molten Jolly Rancher candy grapes trend.

A viral TikTok trend for "candy grapes" using molten Jolly Ranchers has led to children and adults suffering severe burns. The trend involves melting candy and dipping grapes, with the molten candy reaching temperatures of 350 degrees Fahrenheit, hotter than boiling water. A nine-year-old in Pittsburgh was hospitalized with second-degree burns, and doctors warn of the risk of severe burns if not handled carefully.

August 15, 2024
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