An iconic child meals model is discontinuing a teething product after a baby was despatched to the emergency room after utilizing it.
Gerber introduced the recall of its Soothe n Chew Teething Sticks on Jan. 31. In a press launch revealed by mum or dad firm Nestlé USA, the model mentioned that the merchandise posed “a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.”
“The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents,” Gerber mentioned within the launch. “So far, one emergency room go to has been reported.
The merchandise have been distributed in 45 states plus Puerto Rico, together with: Alabama, Arkansas, Arizona, California, Colorado, Connecticut, Delaware, Florida, Georgia, Hawaii, Iowa, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Massachusetts, Maryland, Maine, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, Montana, North Carolina, Nebraska, New Hampshire, New Jersey, Nevada, New York, Ohio, Oklahoma, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, Texas, Utah, Virginia, Vermont, Washington, and Wisconsin.
The states exempt from the distribution have been Alaska, North Dakota, Wyoming, Louisiana and Wyoming. In keeping with Gerber, the merchandise “were distributed nationwide via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores in the following states and territories.”
The teething merchandise got here in two flavors: strawberry apple and banana. The recall and discontinuation is simply restricted to these two flavors.
The discharge careworn that folks who bought the chewing sticks “should not feed this product to their child, and can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund.”
“Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider,” the assertion famous. “For any additional support needed, Gerber is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).”
“We are working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully,” Gerber added. “We sincerely apologize for any concern or inconvenience this action represents to parents, caregivers and retail customers.”
It’s uncommon for Gerber to recall merchandise, but it surely has occurred prior to now. In 2023, Gerber child components that was recalled for doubtlessly containing dangerous micro organism was mistakenly shipped to dozens of outlets after the recall was initiated.
In 2016, the model additionally recalled 4 batches of child meals pouches after officers found the potential for spoilage throughout transport and dealing with.
FOX Enterprise reached out to Nestlé for added remark.
