Gerber Soothe’n’ Chew teething sticks sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger, and other stores nationwide have been recalled due to choking hazard risk.
Parents who have purchased these items should not give them to their babies. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of choking incidents from consumers who have given these products to their teething infants. At least one baby needed emergency room care.
Gerber says the product will be permanently discontinued.
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The recalled teething sticks were sold at Walmart, Target, Kroger and other stores in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI, and Puerto Rico.
Gerber Soothe ‘n’ Chew Teething Sticks Recall
- STRAWBERRY APPLE, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes
- BANANA, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes
- BANANA, Net Wt. 1.59 Oz (45g), with UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes
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