Major baby product company recalls popular teething product amid fears of choking risk
Gerber has launched a nationwide recall of edible sticks meant to ease teething pain amid fears of a possible choking hazard.
The baby products company is recalling and discontinuing its brand of 'Sooth N Chew' teething sticks after receiving customer complaints about choking.
At least one emergency room visit has been reported, according to a release from the Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The popular teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older. They come in strawberry-apple and banana flavors.
Consumers are advised not to feed the recalled products to their infants or young children, Gerber has warned.
Customers who bought the teething sticks should return them to stores where they were purchased for a refund.
Gerber has launched a nationwide recall of edible sticks meant to ease teething pain amid fears of a possible choking hazard (stock photo)
The baby products company is recalling and discontinuing its brand of 'Sooth N Chew' teething sticks. The popular teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older. They come in and banana strawberry-apple flavors
The recalled products were sold online and in retail stores across 47 states, as well as in Puerto Rico, the FDA reports.
The recall includes all lot codes of the following products:
- Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – Strawberry Apple (3.2oz) – UPC: 0 15000 04618 7
- Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – Banana (3.2oz) – UPC: 0 15000 04608 8
- Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks – Banana (1.59oz) – UPC: 0 15000 01015 7
Gerber says it is working with the FDA on the recall and 'will cooperate with them fully'.
'We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers,' the company added in a statement.
Parents and caregivers with questions can contact Gerber’s 24/7 support line at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness related to this recall should contact their family's healthcare provider.
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