Decorative product “hearts”

The products pose a hazard because they imitate food (resembling cookies or chocolates) and may be accidentally put in the mouth, creating a risk of choking or suffocation. Potential effects: choking or suffocation, especially in children.

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Risk Level

Critical

Manufacturer

Othmar, Postbus 31, 7630AA Ootmarsum/NL; Małgorzata Paś, Firma Produkcyjno–Handlowa „EMIZED”, ul. Zacisze 2, 32-310 Kolbark

Notice Date

04.12.2012

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

Do not eat or use the product

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

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

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 treat the product as food or put it in the mouth. Keep it away from children who may mistake it for sweets. If in doubt, stop using the product.

Actions Taken

The President of UOKiK, pursuant to Article 24(4)(2)(c) of the General Product Safety Act, ordered the company to publish a consumer warning about the hazard posed by the decorative “hearts” products ...