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Fridge magnet “Babeczki” — risk: choking
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0431/19
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead a small child to put it in the mouth, which could cause the magnet to detach and the child to choke on it.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Fridge magnet
- Name / model
- Babeczki · Index: 419378
- Batch number(s)
- 5903246405194
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Fridge magnet depicting little bread rolls; sold in transparent plastic packaging.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. This may lead a small child to put it in the mouth, which could cause the magnet to detach and the child to choke on it.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): ImporterCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the market
- Date of entry into force: 11/02/2019
Source: Safety Gate — European Commission
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