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🧸 Product BG May 15, 2015

Balstad — Unknown

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Balstad — Unknown
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Decorative articles

Hazard: The product resembles foodstuff and is attractive to children who may detach the small grapes, put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on

Origin
Norway
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This alert was reported 4140 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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120 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 14, 2026
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What is this? A fake food item that looks like grapes. Small parts can break off and look like real grapes.

What's happening? Kids may think the fake grapes are real food. They might put them in their mouth and choke.

Does this affect me? This is a risk for young children who could mistake the fake grapes for food.

What should I do? Stop using the item right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor if you need help choosing safe toys.

🤖 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product resembles foodstuff and is attractive to children who may detach the small grapes, put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the Directive 87/357/EEC on · Origin: Norway

First published
May 15, 2015
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/162211

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Balstad — Unknown. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: The product resembles foodstuff and is attractive to children who may detach the small grapes, put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the requirements of the D...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 15, 2015 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Bulgaria.
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 ec.europa.eu.

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