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Flannels - Single Layer Choc Cheesecake

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Flannels - Single Layer Choc Cheesecake was recalled on 14 August 2009 under EU Safety Gate alert 1072/09. Choking risk reported by United Kingdom. The product poses a risk of choking, especially for a child less than 36 months, because the cherry/strawberry could be mistaken for food and swallowed.

Photo of recalled product: Flannels - Single Layer Choc Cheesecake
Alert Number1072/09
BrandUnique Cake
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryUnited Kingdom
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberCherry: TC002 - 4" Double Layer Cherry Cream Cake. TC008 - Single Layer Cherry Cheesecake. TC004 - Multilayer Chocolate Cheesecake. TC005 - Multilayer Vanilla Cake. Strawberry: TC000 - 4" Double Layer Strawberry Cake. TC001 - 4" Double Layer Straw/Choc Cake. TC003 - Multilayer Strawberry Cake. TC006 - Multilayer Coffee Cake. TC009 - Single Layer Strawberry Cheese Cake.
Published14 August 2009

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking, especially for a child less than 36 months, because the cherry/strawberry could be mistaken for food and swallowed.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 taking notified measure(s): OtherCategory of measure(s): Voluntary withdrawal from the market by the distributor.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Flannels packaged to look like a slice of cake. There is a plastic cherry or strawberry on top.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Flannels - Single Layer Choc Cheesecake.

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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