After months of reports and not little concern from the parents, an important turning point for the safety of the little ones arrives: on the new packs of Chupa chups has appeared A label that warns that lollipop’s consumption is not recommended for children under 5 years.
This result, the result of the work of thelifeguardmarks a real revolution in the field of prevention of suffocation accidents.
Because Chupa Chups are dangerous for the little ones
In recent months, Salvage has received thousands of messages from parents worried about the risk of suffocation linked to Chupa Chups with ecological stick. The new version of the licks licks, in fact, although more sustainable, has increased the possibility that the ball comes off, representing a concrete danger for children, in particular for the little ones.
The problem is not so much the product itself, as the ability of children to manage an emergency situation. The scientific literature highlights that serious accidents related to suffocation with hard candies are extremely rare over 5 years, while they are more frequent in younger children. This is because a 2 or 3 -year -old boy, if the ball detaches, does not have the ability to react and risks suffocating, while a older child is able to spit it without difficulty.
The importance of prevention
An anonymous survey conducted by the life preserver revealed a worrying fact: 70% of the parents offering hard candies to children already do so under 4 years, despite the international guidelines recommend avoiding them up to 5 years. This figure shows how essential it is to raise awareness of families on the risks connected to certain foods and promote safer consumer practices.
Prevention means not only to avoid that an accident happens, but also to make sure that, if it should occur, the child is able to manage it.
The turning point: a new labeling
Salvagente started a direct comparison with the Chupa Chups manufacturer, which has proven to be available and open to dialogue.
Thanks to this joint work, a clear indication is now present on the new packs of the licking lollipops: The product is not recommended for children under the age of 5. A change that might seem trivial, but which actually represents a real revolution in the field of food safety. In fact, this small but significant precaution can contribute to drastically reducing the risk of suffocation and saving lives.
What parents can do
In addition to respecting the new labeling indications, there are some simple rules that each parent should follow to ensure the safety of their children:
The new label on Chupa Chups represents an important step for the protection of children’s health and demonstrates how fundamental the intervention of associations and consumers is to improve the safety of products on the market.
