Choking

Imitation fruit

Item International
Imitation fruitImitation fruit
Case number
A12/1864/13
Category
Other - -
Type / Model
Pimiento DH 82191, Pera DH-62842, Manzana DH-82186
Batch
8424222821915, 8424222628422, 8424222821861
Audience
Consumer
Notifying country
🇪🇸 Spain
Country of origin
🇨🇳 China
Published
2013-12-20

⚠️ Risk

null The shape, colour, appearance and size of the product is such that vulnerable consumers, such as children, may confuse them with real fruit.The stalks of the peppers, pears and apples can break easily, they could be confused with food and swallowed by children.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

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: OtherCategory of measure(s): Withdrawal of the product from the marketDate of entry into force: 05/08/2013

Decorative articles shaped like peppers, pears and apples. Net bag containing six peppers, clear plastic bag containing six pears, and sealed net bag, with swing ticket, containing six apples.