Gerber discontinues, recalls teething sticks over choking hazard
WASHINGTON - The Food and Drug Administration has announced that Gerber Products Company is discontinuing its Soothe N Chew teething sticks due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.
In addition, batches of the products already sold are being recalled.
Gerber said the recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. The company reported one emergency room visit related to the issue.
The recalled teething sticks were distributed nationwide through online sales, distribution centers, and retail stores in all 50 states and Puerto Rico.
The recalled products are:
Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – Strawberry Apple, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes
Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – Banana, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes
Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – Banana, Net Wt. 1.59 Oz (45g), UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes
Anyone who purchased the teething sticks should not give them to their children and should return them to the place of purchase for a refund.
Consumers with questions can contact Gerber 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).
