Recalled turtle toys could pose choking hazard: Health Canada [Video]

Health Canada has published a consumer product recall for a plush children’s toy due to a choking hazard, according to a notice from the agency this week.

The affected model, a plush turtle toy manufactured in China and distributed by Le Groupe Jean Coutu under the brand Cuddly Bunch, were available for sale between March and October of this year, with 1,183 units known to have been sold nationwide.

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While the notice says the company has not received any reports of incidents or injuries in the country as of this month, Health Canada notes that following an evaluation of the toys, they were found not to comply with consumer product safety regulations.

Testing revealed the eyes of the toys may detach, posing the risk that a young child could choke on them, the notice reads.

Toys under the recall include those …