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Decorative strawberries Canea “Unknown” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/1372/15
Summary
null Due to their characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The small strawberries can easily detach: a child could put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
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Product
Decorative strawberries — Canea
- Brand
- Canea
- Name / model
- Unknown · 81 CAND 14502
- Batch number(s)
- 5908305572596
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Branch with five decorative strawberries and flowers.
What is the risk?
- null Due to their characteristic form, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The small strawberries can easily detach: a child could put them in the mouth and choke.The product does not comply with the requirements of Directive 87/357/EEC on products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2015
- Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Warning consumers of the risks
- Date of entry into force: 28/08/2015
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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