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Yahoo
28-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Recalled baby products still on Nevada shelves, officials warn
LAS VEGAS (KLAS) — A baby product recalled earlier this year due to a potential choking hazard is still being found on store shelves in Nevada, according to state health officials. Gerber Products Company issued a recall for all batches of its Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks on Jan. 31 after reports of choking incidents involving babies and young children. Despite the recall, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed this week that some retailers and online sellers are still offering the product for sale. On Friday, state and local inspectors launched visits to more than 90 grocery and discount stores across Nevada, working to remove the recalled products. 'When inspectors find the product in a store we will ask the operator to remove them from the shelves voluntarily,' Mark Ports, a state environmental health supervisor, said. 'Otherwise, our staff will place a legal hold on the product and remove it from the shelves.' Parents who have purchased any of the Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks products are urged not to feed them to their children and can return them to the retailer for a full refund. For more information about the recall, visit the Food and Drug Administration. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Newsweek
22-04-2025
- Health
- Newsweek
Baby Snacks Recalled in 45 States Over 'Choking Hazard'
Based on facts, either observed and verified firsthand by the reporter, or reported and verified from knowledgeable sources. Newsweek AI is in beta. Translations may contain inaccuracies—please refer to the original content. Gerber Products Company has reissued a nationwide recall of its popular infant snack, the "Soothe n Chew Teething Stick," after the product was still found to be available on store shelves almost three months after the initial warning. The company said all batches of its "Gerber Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks" in both Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors were pulled from the market because of a potential choking hazard. The decision affects retailers and consumers across 45 states and Puerto Rico. Newsweek has contacted the Nestle press office, as Gerber is a subsidiary of Nestle, out of hours via email for comment. Why It Matters The recall involves a product designed specifically for infants who are teething—a developmental stage when children are particularly vulnerable to choking. The recall was initiated after the company received consumer complaints of choking incidents associated with its "Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks." As infants typically lack the motor skills to manage food safely and are at higher risk of airway obstruction, any choking-related risk tied to products marketed to children raises serious public health concerns. What To Know Despite an initial recall notice issued on January 31, Gerber acknowledged that it had received "reports of recalled product still available for sale on some retailer shelves and online," prompting a renewed warning on Friday and calls for consumers to remove the items from their homes. The affected items include these: Gerber Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple, 3.2 ounces (UPC 0 15000 04618 7) Gerber Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks, Banana, 3.2 ounces (UPC 0 15000 04608 8) Gerber Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks, Banana, 1.58 ounces (UPC 0 15000 01015 7) All lot codes are included in the recall. The recall covers both physical and online retailers, with Gerber asking consumers who encounter the item still on sale to refrain from making a purchase. The teething sticks were distributed to physical retail stores across the country except in the following states: Alaska, New Mexico, North Dakota, West Virginia and Wyoming. The affected products in the Gerber Products Company baby snacks recall. The affected products in the Gerber Products Company baby snacks recall. Gerber Products Company What People Are Saying Gerber said in a press release issued on April 18: "We have been working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully. Again, we sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers." What Happens Next Gerber has advised parents and caregivers not to feed the recalled products to their children and to return them to the store where purchased for a full refund. The company is offering around-the-clock customer support at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).
Miami Herald
19-04-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Some teething sticks recalled in January remain for sale, Gerber warns
Companies don't like making massive product recalls. They really don't like reminding everybody about that recall months later. But that's what Gerber Products Company did Friday, concerning January's Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Stick recall. 'We are issuing a second press release about this recall due to recent reports of recalled product still available for sale on some retailer shelves and online,' Gerber said. READ MORE: Company based in Miami recalls baby food from Target stores for elevated lead Choking incidents, one of which caused an emergency room visit, caused the recall. This covers all lot codes of Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks in Strawberry Apple, UPC code No. 0 15000 04618 7, and Banana, UPC code Nos. 0 15000 04608 8 and UPC 0 15000 01015 7. They went to stores in: Florida, California, North Carolina, South Carolina, Missouri, Kentucky, Texas, Washington, Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Mississippi, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New York, Nevada, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Puerto Rico, Rhode Island, South Dakota, Tennessee, Utah, Virginia, Vermont and Wisconsin. Gerber reminds adults who already have the teething sticks not to give them to their babies, but rather return them to the store for a full refund. Don't buy them if you see them on the shelves. Report all problems to a medical professional first. Any other questions can be directed to Gerber at 800-443-7237 (800-4-GERBER).
Associated Press
18-04-2025
- Health
- Associated Press
Recall Reminder: Gerber Products Company Previously Recalled and Discontinued All Batches of Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks Due To Potential Choking Hazard
ARLINGTON, Va., April 18, 2025 /PRNewswire/ -- On January 31, 2025, Gerber Products Company initiated 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. We are issuing a second press release about this recall due to recent reports of product still on still available for sale on some retailer shelves and online. The previous announcement from January 31 is linked here and on FDA's recall page. GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS were distributed nationwide. Recalled products can be identified as follows: Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks - Product Packaging The previously issued 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. 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 full refund. Consumers who find the product for sale in the market should not purchase the product. Anyone with health concerns 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 have been working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully. Again, we sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers. Media Contact: Lauren Rubbo [email protected] 703-682-7748 View original content to download multimedia: SOURCE Nestlé USA
Yahoo
04-02-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Gerber recalls teething sticks due to potential choking hazard
The Gerber Products Company is recalling its flavored teething sticks for babies and young children because they may pose a potential choking hazard. In a Jan. 31 recall notice, Gerber said it would discontinue and recall all boxes of its Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in strawberry apple and banana flavors that were distributed "via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores" in 45 states and Puerto Rico. Recalled teething sticks were sold in 3.2-ounce and 1.59-ounce boxes with UPC codes 0 15000 04618 7, 0 15000 04608 8, and 0 15000 01015 7. All lot codes for these products are included in the recall. The company said in its notice that it issued the recall "after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents," with one reported case leading to an emergency room visit. Gerber said anyone who suspects any injury or illlness as a result of the product's use should reach out to a health care provider. What parents need to know when a baby chokes "We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers," Gerber said in its press release, adding that it is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the recall and "will cooperate with them fully." Those in possession of the recalled teething sticks are advised not to feed the product to children. Recalled teething sticks can be returned to the place of purchase for a refund, Gerber said. Customers who wish to contact Gerber can reach the company by phone at (800) 443-7237, 24 hours, seven days a week. Recalled broccoli sold at Walmart labeled potentially deadly by FDA amid listeria concerns ABC News has reached out to Gerber for comment. Gerber recalls teething sticks due to potential choking hazard originally appeared on
