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Plastic grapes.

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk

Plastic grapes. was recalled on 22 September 2006 under EU Safety Gate alert 0600/06. Choking risk reported by Bulgaria. These plastic grapes may be mistaken for food.

Photo of recalled product: Plastic grapes.
Alert Number0600/06
Brandimitating products – grapes.
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryBulgaria
Country of OriginPeople's Republic of China
Barcode05000400029200, № МО0292
Published22 September 2006

Risk Description

These plastic grapes may be mistaken for food. In case of placing them into the mouth the detachable element – grapes grain may cause choking. This product does not comply with the Toys standard because during the tension test the detachable element – grapes grain fit within the small parts cylinder. In case of placing into the mouth the product can cause choking.

Measures Taken

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Sales ban, destruction of the product, information to consumers ordered by the authority.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Food imitating product – white and red plastic grapes, the grapes grains are covered with material resembling sugar.

🛑 What Should You Do?

This recall involves a choking hazard related to Plastic grapes..

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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