Gerber Products Company and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued a serious recall notice, discontinuing all batches of Gerber’s Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks due to fears that they could present a choking hazard for babies. The baby food brand confirmed that at least one emergency room visit has been linked to the product.
The recall and discontinuation notice was posted to the website of Nestlé USA, Gerber’s parent company. Here’s what you need to know:
Which products were affected?
The recall includes both Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors in all package sizes.
Where were the products sold?
The affected products were available online and sold in the following U.S. states and territories:
Alabama
Arkansas
Arizona
California
Colorado
Connecticut
Delaware
Florida
Georgia
Hawaii
Iowa
Idaho
Illinois
Indiana
Kansas
Kentucky
Louisiana
Massachusetts
Maryland
Maine
Michigan
Minnesota
Missouri
Mississippi
Montana
North Carolina
Nebraska
New Hampshire
New Jersey
Nevada
New York
Ohio
Oklahoma
Oregon
Pennsylvania
Rhode Island
South Carolina
South Dakota
Tennessee
Texas
Utah
Virginia
Vermont
Washington
Wisconsin
Puerto Rico
You can find images of the products on the FDA website.
What should I do if I have these teething sticks?
Gerber has advised parents and caregivers to stop using the product immediately and return it to retailers for a refund. Anyone with health concerns should contact a healthcare provider.
What has Gerber said about this?
In a statement along with the recall notice, the brand said, “We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers, and retail customers.” It added that it is working with and cooperating with the FDA on the recall.
