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CIOCCO THERAPY line cosmetics resembling chocolates in shape, colour, appearance, size and scent — choking risk (0206/08)

EU Safety GateSerious riskChokingFeb 22, 2008

Hazard

The product poses a risk of choking because due to its characteristic form, appearance, colour and size, the product may be mistaken for a foodstuff. This may lead children to put it in their mouths and swallow them, which could entail the risk of asphyxia or obstruction of the digestive tract.The product does not comply with the Directive 87/357/EEC on the prevention of risk resulting from the use of certain products designed to resemble foodstuffs.

Measures taken

  • Sales ban and withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities — Other

Product description

Effervescent bath salts named “sweet delight – chocolate caramel – bath fizzer”: packets containing four 50-gram units in gold- and wine-coloured tinfoil, with the shape, appearance and scent of chocolates.

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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