Risky jelly confectionery taken out of shelves

Jelly confectionery that might cause a risk of choking has been placed on the market in Finland, according to information received by the Finnish Food Authority.

The confectionery is originally from Taiwan and has been sold under a different name and in different packages, said a press release.

Confectionery sold in bags or plastic jars forms a cup-shaped individual pack. The product names include Girl Jelly Fruity Bites, Boy Jelly Fruity Bites, Fruitery Jelly Assorted Jar, Fruitery Jelly Assorted Bag, Pentagon Cup Jelly Snacks Bag, Pentagon Cup Taro (Bag), Pentagon Cup Taro (Jar) and Assorted Jelly Snack.

The products have been widely sold in Finland, particularly in grocery stores selling Asian foods.

The local authorities have ensured that the products concerned are no longer on sale at the points of sale that they know sell them.

Because of the risk of choking, consumers should destroy these and similar products, said the Finnish Food Authority.