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🧸 Product IT May 27, 2016

BEL FLOWERS — Plastic grapes

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
BEL FLOWERS — Plastic grapes
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking
Category
Decorative articles

Hazard: Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the

Origin
People's Republic of China
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119 days in total
May 17, 2026 September 13, 2026
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What is this? These are plastic grapes sold as home decorations. They look like real grapes but are not food.

What's happening? The grapes can come off easily. Small children may think they are real and try to eat them. This can cause choking.

Does this affect me? If you have small children at home in Italy, this product could be dangerous.

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

🤖 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: Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product does not comply with the · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 27, 2016
Last refreshed by us
3 months ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/207902

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BEL FLOWERS — Plastic grapes. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking · Category: Decorative articles · Hazard: Due to its characteristic form, colour and size the product may be mistaken for foodstuff. The grapes can be easily detached: children may put them in the mouth and choke on them. The product d...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 27, 2016 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to Italy.
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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