O'right · Merry Christmas

Due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff (the cherry). Children may put this part in their mouth, which could entail the risk of choking. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Food-imitating Products Directive.

Published: 09 November 2018
Notifying authority: Lithuania
Catalog checked: 30 July 2026

What should you do?

Check the authority measure and original alert.

Type of economic operator to whom the measure(s) were ordered: Importer. Category of measure(s): Ban on the marketing of the product and any accompanying measures. Date of entry into force: 24/08/2018

Official source alert

Product identification

Safety Gate reference: A11/0085/18
Model: OREE003004A
Batch: 9702071324931
Check-digit validated barcodes: 9702071324931

Classification

Category: Decorative articles
Risk type: Choking
Country of origin: Taiwan

Product description

Brown hand towel with a cherry on top supplied in plastic packaging decorated with Christmas images. The form, size and appearance of the packaging imitates a chocolate dessert with a cherry on top.