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Urgent recall of hundreds of baby shoes from retailer as Irish parents warned over hazard

May 17, 2023May 17, 2023

IRISH parents are being warned amid the recall of hundreds of baby shoes from a popular retailer.

Next issued the recall today to over 336 pairs of shoes sold in the country.

The NEXT Infant T-Bar Patent PU Bow Shoe has been recalled.

The brand is NEXT. The type/number of model are T36725 and A73410. The batch number and the barcode are unknown.

The Competition and Consumer Protection Commission outlined the potential hazard that had caused the recall.

The CCPC said: "The potential risk associated with the product is that of injuries as the Velcro on the shoe may fail causing the strap to become undone creating a tripping hazard which could lead to cuts or abrasions."

Parents who purchased the shoes have been urged to urgently stop using them and keep them away from kids.

The CCPC said: "If you believe that you may have purchased an affected product, discontinue use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children.

"Please contact Next Ireland to arrange a full refund."

Meanwhile, another recall notice has been issued for an instant noodle brand deemed unsafe for customers allergic to peanuts or gluten.

The Food Safety Authority of Ireland recently recalled a batch of Maggi Instant Noodles, a popular snack sold in shops across the country.

According to the FSAI, the batch of Maggi Instant Noodles contains peanuts and gluten that are incorrectly declared on the label.

This may make the batch unsafe for consumers who are allergic to intolerant of peanuts and/or gluten.

People who are allergic to peanuts or gluten may haveimmunologic response if the product is eaten, which in some cases, can have life-threatening consequences.

The most severe allergic reaction to peanuts is anaphylaxis — a life-threatening whole-body shock response.

Shoppers have been urged to keep an eye out for Maggi noodles with a batch code of 30110452EA and a best before date of September 2023.

They were produced in India, and have a pack size of 560g.

Anyone who purchased the recalled noodles can return it to the seller for a full refund.