Candles in the form of sweets

What is the danger

Given their form, colour and size, these candles may lead consumers and young children in particular, to mistake them for foodstuffs. As candles, they are easy to bite, and a piece might be swallowed, which may entail a risk of choking and gastrointestinal upsets.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities Compulsory measuresTaken by: Other

Product

Description

These are candles in the form of various kinds of sweets. They are packed in rigid transparent plastic boxes, wrapped in a gift ribbon from which a label printed "chocolate" hangs. They also have an adhesive label which carries the details of the importer and the bar codes.

Category

Food-imitating products

Brand

Unknown

Model / type

REF: 05555, 05556, 05557 and 05558 Bar code: 8431175055564, 8431175055571, 8431175055557 and 8431175055588