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🍎 Food FR May 22, 2024

b&g international — wooden music maracas

jouet destiné aux enfants trop jeunes pour s'assoir tout seul a une forme et une taille qui lui permet de dépasser du gabarit a (manche) ainsi que de passer entièrement à travers le gabarit b. risque d'étouffement par régurgitation

📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso
b&g international — wooden music maracas
📷 DGCCRF / Rappel Conso

B&g International — wooden music maracas Type: babies-children (non-food)

Category
toys
Hazard
respiratory arrest
GTIN
3588270040300

Toy for children too young to sit alone has a shape and size that lets it exceed size A (handle) and pass fully through size B. Risk of choking by regurgitation. Return the product to the point of sale.

Barcode (GTIN): 3588270040300
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This alert was reported 736 days ago and has been moved from our active feed to the archive. The original safety information still applies — we have no confirmation from the issuing agency that the product is safe again. Refer to the official notice for the current status.
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9 days in total
May 19, 2026 May 28, 2026
Daily snapshot data starts accumulating once the scheduler runs — for now this is interpolated from the agency's first/last dates.

What is this? These are small wooden maracas made for babies and young children. They are toys, not food.

What's happening? The maracas may be too small for very young children. A child could choke if the toy gets stuck in their mouth or throat.

Does this affect me? This affects parents or caregivers with very young children in France.

What should I do? Take the maracas back to the store where you bought them. Ask your doctor or pharmacist if you need help.

🤖 This plain-language summary is automatically generated from the official agency notice using AI. It is for general information only — not medical advice. For decisions about your health, always consult a pharmacist or doctor and read the official source linked below.

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Type: bébés-enfants (hors alimentaire) · Category: jouets · Hazard: arrêt respiratoire · GTIN: 3588270040300 · jouet destiné aux enfants trop jeunes pour s'assoir tout seul a une forme et une taille qui lui permet de dépasser du gabarit a (manche) ainsi que de passer entièrement à travers le gabarit b. risque d'étouffement par régurgitation · risque d'étouffement par régurgitation · À faire: rapporter le produit au point de vente

First published
May 22, 2024
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
Medium
Official source
https://rappel.conso.gouv.fr/fiche-rappel/14606/interne

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b&g international — wooden music maracas. B&g International — wooden music maracas Type: babies-children (non-food) · Category: toys · Hazard: respiratory arrest · GTIN: 3588270040300 · Toy for children too young to sit alone has a shape and size that lets it exceed size A (handle) and pass fully through size B. Risk of...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 22, 2024 by Rappel Conso (DGCCRF, France).
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to France.
How serious is this alert?
Medium risk. A medium risk means harm is possible under certain conditions. Read the notice and act on the recommended steps.
What should I do?
Read the full notice on the source authority site. If the alert mentions a specific batch or expiry date, check your supply against those details before continuing to use the product.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on rappel.conso.gouv.fr.

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