[Consumer Committee] A banana toothpaste is too small to cause suffocation, customs calls for immediate suspension

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Written by: Huang Weilun

2020-02-17 12:25

The Consumer Council today (17th) published a new issue of "Selection" monthly magazine, which released 20 baby teether test reports on the market and evaluated their structure, chemical and health safety levels. It was found that 2 types of teethers include "Edison mama" bananas. Teeth gum Kamikami Baby Banana is inadequate in structure and bite resistance, or there is a danger of suffocation.

Customs said that parents need to stop using the baby's teether immediately, because the end part is too small, it is easy to penetrate the baby's throat, there is a risk of suffocation, and it fails to meet the general safety requirements of the Toys and Children's Products Safety Ordinance. Regulations.

Customs remind parents to stop using the baby's teether immediately, because the end part is too small, it is easy to penetrate the baby's throat and there is a danger of suffocation. (Customs picture)

Giraffe cracks in bite resistance test

In the Consumer Council's dental gum structure safety test, the end portion of the Edison mama banana dental gum Kamikami Baby Banana can pass through a mold that simulates a child's oral cavity. It may slip into the mouth and block the throat to form a congestion or Choking risk. In the bite resistance test, the teether ruptured and the end of the "banana skin" broke and fell off. The Consumer Council stated that it had submitted relevant information to the Customs for follow-up.

In addition, the Consumer Council also found that the "ange" giraffe teether Giraffe Teether ruptured in some places during the bite resistance test, and the "deer ears" and "cook pots" were dropped, which could also cause congestion and suffocation in infants.

Customs reminds to check teeth structure according to instructions

Customs said that it found that the other two types of baby teethers did not fully meet the requirements of identification marks and bilingual warning labels, and were also suspected of violating the provisions of the Regulations.

The customs reminds that citizens should pay attention to the recommended age of use when purchasing dental gums; follow all instructions attached to the gums; check the structure of the baby gums, such as whether they are easily broken. If the baby swallows the removed pieces, it may cause suffocation because of blocking the throat; throw away the plastic packing bag of the baby teether to avoid suffocation of the child; and if the baby teether is found to be damaged, stop the baby immediately Crunches.

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