Decorative article - orange slices

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Decorative article - orange slices
Alert Number0366/10
BrandQX-IMPEX
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryHungary
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Model Number403 033,
Published26 February 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because the decorative article can be confused with a foodstuff and the lemon skin can be peeled off generating small parts.The product does not comply with the 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): Withdrawal from the market and recall from consumers ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Orange slices made of plastic, sprinkled with sugar-like material. 12 slices/package.

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