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Matalan Ice Lolly Christmas Tree Decoration christmas decoration — choking risk

EU Safety GateOther types of alertsChokingJan 31, 2025
Photo from the official notice: Matalan Ice Lolly Christmas Tree Decoration christmas decoration — choking risk

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Hazard

The sprinkles of the decoration can easily detach and due to their characteristic appearance, colour, form and shape, the sprinkles can easily be mistaken as foodstuff. A small child may put them in the mouth and choke. The product does not comply with the requirements of the General Product Safety Directive and the requirements of the Food Imitating Directive.

Measures taken

  • Recall of the product from end users — Importer (09/12/2024)

Product description

Christmas tree decoration, in the form of a pink lolly with icing and sprinkles. Product sold online, in particular via www.matalan.co.uk.

Matching notices: same barcode or model

Other official notices (EU, U.S. or UK) with the same barcode, or the same brand and model number. Check the details: a match is a strong hint, not proof that it is the same product.

What should I do?

If you own this product, stop using it and check the official notice for what the seller or authority advises (return, refund, repair or disposal). Measures listed here were reported by national authorities to the EU Safety Gate system.

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