Decorative cherries

What is the danger

Due to its characteristic form, colour, appearance, volume and size, it is likely that consumers will confuse the product with foodstuff and in consequence place it in the mouth. The cherry can easily detach from its stem.

Requirements breached

A small child could choke on the loose cherry. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food Imitating Products Directive.

Measures taken

1. Withdrawal of the product from the market Compulsory measuresTaken by: RetailerIn force from: 7 December 2018

Product

Description

Transparent plastic bag containing red styrofoam cherries with a green metal stem. Sold in two sizes, 20 mm (20 units/bag) or 10 mm (50 units/bag).

Brand

Unknown

Model / type

1) 20 mm diameter - 801833 2) 10 mm diameter - 801830

Batch

1) 3 800930 478231 2) 3 800930 478200