ARLINGTON, Va., Jan. 31, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.
GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS were distributed nationwide via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores in the following states and territories: 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.
Recalled products can be identified as follows:
This recall and discontinuation is isolated to GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE and GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA.
The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. To date, one emergency room visit has been reported.
Consumers who may have purchased GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS should not feed this product to their child and can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider. For any additional support needed, Gerber is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).
We are working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully.
We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers.
(Press Release URL: https://www.nestleusa.com/media/pressreleases/gerber-recall-discontinuation-soothe-n-chew-teething-sticks)
Media contact: Erin Abney, [email protected]
SOURCE Nestlé USA
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