Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks Recall Issued Due to Choking Hazard for Babies, Toddlers
All batches of the product are being discontinued following multiple customer complaints, including at least one emergency room visit.
Federal safety officials are warning consumers not to feed Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks to children due to a potential choking hazard.
Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks are edible children’s snacks that have a firm texture which gradually softens as they are chewed. They are designed to soothe sore gums in babies and toddlers who are teething.
While the products have become increasingly popular across popular grocery chains, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Stick recall and discontinuation on January 31, following customer complaints of choking incidents, including one that resulted in an emergency room visit.
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Learn MoreAccording to a company press release, the recall and discontinuation impacts all batches of teething sticks, which come in strawberry apple and banana flavors, with product codes: .
- 0 15000 04618 7 for 3.2 oz. strawberry apple packages
- 0 15000 04608 8 for 3.2 oz. banana packages
- 0 15000 01015 7 for 1.59 oz. banana packages
The recalled Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks were sold online, as well as through distribution centers and retail stores in: 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 and Puerto Rico.
Consumers who have purchased Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks are advised not to give the product to children, and instead to return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.
Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.
Consumers with questions can contact Gerber, available 24/7, at 1-800-443-7237.
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