Decorative article - candies
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A decorative product marketed as candies in the shape of small red apples with gold leaves and sugar-like plastic coating has been recalled due to choking hazards. The fake candies are made from spongy synthetic material and are approximately 3.3 cm in diameter and 3.8 cm tall. They come packaged in boxes of six pieces with no warning labels or indications that they are not food, creating a significant risk that children will mistake them for real candy and place them in their mouths.
The product does not comply with safety regulations for items designed to look like food. Authorities ordered the product withdrawn from the market. The source does not specify what action affected consumers should take regarding products already purchased.
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The product poses a risk of choking because, the form and appearance of the product is such that it is likely that children will confuse it with a foodstuff and consequently either place the product in the mouth, suck or ingest it, which could cause choking. 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.
Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.Date of entry into force: Unknown
Food imitating product presented as candies in the shape of small red apples with gold coloured leaves, covered with grains of sugar-imitating plastic (approx. dimensions: diameter 3.3 cm, height 3.8 cm). The product is made from spongy, synthetic material and is packed in a transparent box containing 6 pieces (approx. dimensions: 11 cm x 7.5 cm x 4 cm) with gold coloured ribbon. The “candies” cannot be bought separately. The packaging contains no indications or warnings. Model: Item No.: 15813, Notifying country: Greece
Official record: EU Safety Gate ↗
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