Gerber Products Company has announced a recall and discontinuation of all batches of its teething sticks, specifically the Gerber Soothe N Chew varieties, due to a potential choking hazard for infants and young children. These products were distributed across the United States and Puerto Rico, available through online platforms and various retail locations in multiple states.
The recalled items include the Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in two flavors: Strawberry Apple and Banana, with specific net weights of 3.2 ounces and 1.59 ounces. Each product can be identified by its UPC codes, which are 0 15000 04618 7 for the Strawberry Apple flavor and 0 15000 04608 8 and 0 15000 01015 7 for the Banana flavor.
The recall follows consumer reports of choking incidents, including one case that required an emergency room visit. Consumers who have purchased these teething sticks are advised not to feed them to children and to return the products to the point of purchase for a refund. For health concerns related to this product, individuals are encouraged to consult a healthcare provider. Gerber has made customer support available at all times through their hotline.