Recall of Gerber teething sticks renewed because of reports of product still being sold
A renewed recall of Gerber Products Co.of all batches of GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS has been issued by the FDA because it has been found that the products are still available online and at some stores. The products were initially recalled Jan. 31 because they pose a choking hazard. In addition to the recall, the company has discontinued production of the teething sticks. The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. As of the posting of the initial recall, one emergency room visit had been reported to the firm.
The edible 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.
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. For any additional support needed, Gerber is available 24 hours a day seven days a week at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).