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Decorative grapes EUROPALMS “Green grapes with leaves” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/01497/22
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for real foodstuff. The plastic grapes can easily detach, in particular if bitten into, and children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Decorative grapes — EUROPALMS
- Brand
- EUROPALMS
- Name / model
- Green grapes with leaves · 83309251
- Barcode
- 4026397455496
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Imitation of a bunch of grapes with leaves. It is made of soft plastic, in green colour A paper label is attached to the grapes with a plastic handle. Product also sold online.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for real foodstuff. The plastic grapes can easily detach, in particular if bitten into, and children may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 03/09/2022
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