Towel with an imitation strawberry - Verrines

Choking Other - Food-imitating products Serious risk
Photo of recalled product: Towel with an imitation strawberry - Verrines
Alert Number1130/10
BrandLe Pâtissier
CategoryOther - Food-imitating products
Risk TypeChoking
Notifying CountryFrance
Country of OriginUnknown
Model NumberHandoek 454647 strawberry
Published30 July 2010

Risk Description

The product poses a risk of choking because the decorative item consists of an imitation of strawberry and a biscuit which may be confused with a real strawberry and a biscuit. The strawberry fits entirely into the small parts cylinder and therefore presents a risk to consumer safety, in particular to children (suffocation, obstruction of digestive tract).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.Date of entry into force: Unknown

Product Description

Plastic cup containing a guest towel with an imitation strawberry and biscuit in a plastic wrapper fastened by a red bow.

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