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🧸 Product GB IE May 1, 2020

Jelly Growing Sea Life Creatures

Jelly sea life creatures which will expand when immersed in water.

📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Jelly Growing Sea Life Creatures
📷 Safety Gate / European Commission · Source
Risk level
Serious risk
Type
Choking, Injuries
Category
Toys

Hazard: The turtles are too small and excessively expand when in contact with liquids. A child may put them into the mouth and swallow them. As the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of small children.

Origin
People's Republic of China

⚖️ Actions ordered by authorities

  • (to: Other) Removal of this product listing by the online marketplace
Barcode (GTIN): 6948558765542
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This alert was reported 2219 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.
📈 Timeline
12 days in total
May 17, 2026 May 29, 2026
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What is this? These are small toy sea creatures that grow big when wet. They start tiny but can swell up fast.

What's happening? The toys can grow too big and block a child’s throat or gut. This is very dangerous.

Does this affect me? If you have small children or grandchildren, check if they have these toys.

What should I do? Stop using them right away. Ask your pharmacist or doctor 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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Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The turtles are too small and excessively expand when in contact with liquids. A child may put them into the mouth and swallow them. As the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory track or intestinal blockage of small children. · Origin: People's Republic of China

First published
May 1, 2020
Last refreshed by us
1 week ago
Severity (as classified)
High
Official source
https://ec.europa.eu/safety-gate-alerts/screen/webReport/alertDetail/10001092

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Jelly Growing Sea Life Creatures. Risk level: Serious risk · Type: Choking, Injuries · Category: Toys · Hazard: The turtles are too small and excessively expand when in contact with liquids. A child may put them into the mouth and swallow them. As the toy expands, it can cause fatal occlusion of the respiratory...
When was this alert issued?
This alert was issued on May 1, 2020 by EU Safety Gate.
Which countries are affected?
The alert applies to the following countries: United Kingdom and Ireland.
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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