| Alert Number | 0580/06 |
| Category | Other - Food-imitating products |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | Slovakia |
| Country of Origin | People's Republic of China |
| Barcode | 590 7580301037 |
| Published | 15 September 2006 |
Risk Description
The shape, colour and appearance of the rubber erasers may cause young children to mistake them for food, therefore these products pose a risk to their life and health. The aforementioned products may resemble chocolate, biscuit, candies, chewing gum.These products do not comply with the Council Directive 87/357/EEC.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary stop of sales and recall from consumers by the supplier.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Product Description
Rubber erasers (brand unknown) resembling 1. a chocolate in the shape of a star 2. a small tea biscuit 3. a sea horse (resembles jelly candy or chewing gum). 4. a parrot resembles jelly candy or chewing gum 5. an ostrich resembles jelly candy or chewing gum