Necklace "Iris Root"
21st January 2012
Item Description:
Type/number of model: model IR 10/11/42C barcode 9006720640107
Description: Iris root attached to a cotton cord. The item is packaged in transparent plastic containing a thin card printed with information about the therapeutic properties and warnings in Spanish about its use for babies.
Country of origin: Italy
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Danger:
Choking and Strangulation
The product poses a risk of choking and strangulation because the iris root breaks into small pieces that can be swallowed and because the necklace is too long.
In addition, the product does not comply with the national legislation regarding claims of therapeutic value for one or more illnesses without meeting the requirements laid down in the Medicines Act and its implementing provisions, and ascribing specific preventive or therapeutic effects unsupported by adequate technical or scientific tests accredited and expressly recognised by the State health authority.
Action Taken:
Withdrawal from the market ordered by the authorities.
Notifying Country:
Spain
The Next Step...
If you purchased this item, get in touch with the place you bought it from to find out what to do next.
If you live in the UK and need further advice, please contact Consumer Direct on 08454 04 05 06 or www.consumerdirect.gov.uk.
Notes & History:
21st January 2012 by Recalls Importer
Item imported from European Commission RAPEX
