Gerber recall 2025: Baby teething sticks discontinued due to choking hazard, emergency room report
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Gerber Products Company and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) have issued aserious recall notice, discontinuing all batches of Gerbers Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks due to fears that they could present a choking hazard for babies. The baby food brand confirmed that at least one emergency room visit has been linked to the product. The recall and discontinuation notice was posted to the website of Nestl USA, Gerbers parent company. Heres what you need to know:Which products were affected?The recall includes both Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors in all package sizes. Where were the products sold?The affected products were available online and sold in the following U.S. states and territories:AlabamaArkansasArizonaCaliforniaColoradoConnecticutDelawareFloridaGeorgiaHawaiiIowaIdahoIllinoisIndianaKansasKentuckyLouisianaMassachusettsMarylandMaineMichiganMinnesotaMissouriMississippiMontanaNorth CarolinaNebraskaNew HampshireNew JerseyNevadaNew YorkOhioOklahomaOregonPennsylvaniaRhode IslandSouth CarolinaSouth DakotaTennesseeTexasUtahVirginiaVermontWashingtonWisconsinPuerto RicoYou can find images of the products on the FDA website.What should I do if I have these teething sticks?Gerberhas advisedparents and caregivers to stop using the product immediately and return it to retailers for a refund. Anyone with health concerns should contact a healthcare provider.What has Gerber said about this? In a statement along with the recall notice, the brand said, We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers.It added that it is working with and cooperating with the FDA on the recall.
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