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Wax roses “Wax cupcake dream mix” — risk: choking, injuries
Published in the Safety Gate weekly report: · Ref. A12/0711/19
Summary
Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. It contains a heart-shaped needle that comes off easily, generating a small part. Children may put it in the mouth, which could cause the needle to be swallowed, causing choking or injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
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Product
Wax roses
- Name / model
- Wax cupcake dream mix
- Batch number(s)
- 2012348149967rose aval cupcake dream, barcode 8717162305066rose aval cupcake red love, barcode 871762305073rose aval cupcake valentine, barcode 871762305080
- Category
- Decorative articles
- Decorative articles in the shape of cupcakes/roses made of wax.
What is the risk?
- Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance and size, the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. It contains a heart-shaped needle that comes off easily, generating a small part. Children may put it in the mouth, which could cause the needle to be swallowed, causing choking or injuries.The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.
Measures taken
- Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Recall of the product from end users
- Date of entry into force: Unknown
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