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Yahoo
28-04-2025
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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 This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
19-04-2025
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Recall reminder issued for baby teething sticks after reports of continued sales
NEW YORK (PIX11) — The U.S. Food and Drug Administration is issuing a recall reminder for Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks after reports it was still being sold in stores and online after an initial recall in January. The strawberry apple flavor and banana flavor of the Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks were previously recalled because of a potential choking hazard for infants and young children, according to the FDA. Gerber has also since initiated a discontinuation of the product. More Local News The items were sold in stores nationwide and online. Those who purchased the products are advised to return them for a refund and contact a doctor if they're concerned about illness or injury. Some consumers have reported choking incidents due to the product and at least one emergency room visit has been reported, according to the FDA's website. More: Latest News from Around the Tri-State A list of the recalled products can be found below. Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe 'n' chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 1.58 Oz (45g), with UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
11-02-2025
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Louisiana confirms 191 cases of norovirus after oyster recall
BATON ROUGE, La. (Louisiana First) — The number of confirmed cases of norovirus linked to recalled Louisiana oysters increased to 191. The Louisiana Department of Health said two people were hospitalized and eight visited emergency departments and all patients have been discharged. Health officials said some cases were reported from Florida, Mississippi and Alabama. Harvesting Area 3 was closed on Jan. 10 after the state got reports of illnesses. According to LDH, there is no reason to suspect an outbreak outside of this area or issues with any other Louisiana seafood. A sanitarian team is working with restaurants and businesses to make sure recalled oysters are discarded. The state health department is also working with the state wildlife and fisheries agency to make sure no oysters are harvested from Area 3. Norovirus symptoms include vomiting, diarrhea, nausea and stomach cramps. If you think you got sick from contaminated oysters, report it to LDH. You can also submit a report online at LDH's website. Gerber recalls all batches of Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks nationwide PBS closes DEI office to comply with executive order Baton Rouge mayor to talk about crime initiatives House Budget chair floats framework for advancing Trump agenda in closed-door meeting Southern University men's basketball team falls to Alabama State on the road Pope criticizes Trump administration's immigration policies Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
Yahoo
04-02-2025
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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
