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Bath pearls - Follement chocolat bulles pour le bain – Sephora bath pearls

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Bath pearls - Follement chocolat bulles pour le bain – Sephora bath pearls was recalled on 19 October 2007 under EU Safety Gate alert 1072/07. Choking risk reported by Italy. This product poses a serious risk of choking because it may mislead consumers since, given its shape, colour, appearance and size, consumers and particularly children may confuse them for food.

Photo of recalled product: Bath pearls - Follement chocolat bulles pour le bain – Sephora bath pearls
Alert Number1072/07
BrandSephora
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryItaly
Country of OriginItaly
Model NumberArtic 133577 EAN 3378872015017; NOEL 05, BAIN SACHET PERLES CHOCOLAT
Published19 October 2007

Risk Description

This product poses a serious risk of choking because it may mislead consumers since, given its shape, colour, appearance and size, consumers and particularly children may confuse them for food.This product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC concerning products which, appearing to be other than they are, endanger the health or safety of consumers.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary recall from consumer by the importer.Sales ban ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

The product is a series of 1.5 cm diameter dark brown balls that resemble chocolate. The product gives off a chocolate-like fragrance as a result of the ingredient theobroma cacoa contained therein.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Bath pearls - Follement chocolat bulles pour le bain – Sephora bath pearls.

About this risk

This product contains small parts that can detach and pose a choking hazard, or its size and shape make it dangerous for young children if swallowed or placed in the mouth.

Recommended action

Remove the product from children immediately. Check if any small parts are missing. If a child has swallowed a part, seek medical attention immediately. Return the product to the retailer.

Who is at risk?

Children under 3 years old are at highest risk. Supervise older children as well.

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