Decorative product 'apples'

The products pose a choking and suffocation hazard because they imitate food, and the individual elements resemble small apples in appearance, which may cause them to be mistakenly taken for edible food products. Potencjalne skutki: choking, suffocation.

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Decorative product 'apples'
Risk Level
High
Manufacturer
Małgorzata Paś, Firma Produkcyjno–Handlowa „EMIZED”, ul. Zacisze 2, 32-310 Kolbark
Notice Date
04.12.2012
View official statement
Source: UOKiK view the official alert

What to do if you have this product?

A recall means the product may be unsafe. Here is what to do if you have it at home.

  1. 1

    Do not eat or use the product

    Stop using or consuming it immediately and keep it out of reach of children.

  2. 2

    Check the batch number and expiry date

    Compare the batch/lot number and the best-before or expiry date with the details in the alert — sometimes only specific batches are affected.

  3. 3

    Return it to the shop

    You can take the product back to the shop where you bought it. For a safety recall a refund is due even without a receipt.

  4. 4

    Get help and report it

    If you feel unwell after using the product, contact a doctor. You can also report the case to the relevant authority — GIS, GIF or UOKiK.

General guidance for recalled products in Poland. Always follow the specific instructions in the official alert and from the manufacturer or retailer.

Important Information

What You Should Know

Recommendations

Do not consume the product and do not allow children to play with it or put it in their mouths due to the risk of choking and suffocation. If there are any doubts about the product’s safety, discontin...

Actions Taken

The President of UOKiK ordered the company to publish a consumer warning about the hazard posed by the decorative product 'apples' in a nationwide newspaper.

Need Help?

If you feel unwell after consuming this product, contact your doctor or call the poison control center.

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