Stress sausage
Stress sausage was recalled on 1 November 2019 under EU Safety Gate alert A12/1656/19. Choking risk reported by France. The product, due to its characteristic form and colour may be mistaken for foodstuff.
| Alert Number | A12/1656/19 |
| Brand | Winkee |
| Category | Other - - |
| Risk Type | Choking |
| Notifying Country | France |
| Country of Origin | Germany |
| Published | 1 November 2019 |
Risk Description
The product, due to its characteristic form and colour may be mistaken for foodstuff. Additionally, small parts can be easily detached from the product. This may lead children to put the small pieces in the mouth and choke on them.
Measures Taken
Type of economic operator taking notified measure(s): DistributorCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 21/05/2019
Product Description
Stress sausage in rigid plastic packaging. The product was sold online, in particular via Amazon.
🛑 What Should You Do?
This recall involves a choking hazard related to Stress sausage.
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.