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🍎 Food DE July 20, 2022

Danger of choking by swallowing reusable ice cubes from China

Classification
Information notification for attention
Risk
Serious
Category
food contact materials
Hazard
suffocation risk consumption - {not determined (other)}
Origin
China
Notifier
Germany
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What is this? These are small, reusable ice cubes made in China. They are not real ice—they are made of plastic or gel.

What's happening? Some of these ice cubes can break or melt in drinks. If swallowed, they may cause choking.

Does this affect me? Anyone using these ice cubes could be at risk, especially children or older people.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you feel unwell after swallowing one.

🤖 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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Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: suffocation risk consumption - {not determined (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany

First published
July 20, 2022
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://webgate.ec.europa.eu/rasff-window/screen/search?notificationReference=2022.4256

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What is this product recall alert about?
Danger of choking by swallowing reusable ice cubes from China. Classification: Information notification for attention · Risk: Serious · Category: food contact materials · Hazard: suffocation risk consumption - {not determined (other)} · Origin: China · Notifier: Germany
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on July 20, 2022 by EU RASFF.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Germany.
How serious is this alert?
Serious risk. A serious risk means the product or medicine can cause significant harm. Treat the alert as urgent.
What should I do?
If you have this product at home, stop using it and return it to the point of purchase for a refund. Keep the receipt if you have one — most retailers refund without it for safety recalls.
Where can I find the official notice?
The full official notice is published on webgate.ec.europa.eu.

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