Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks Recall Issued Due to Choking Hazard for Babies, Toddlers

Manufacturer is discontinuing the teething sticks following multiple complaints of problems with children choking on the products, including at least one incident that resulted in an emergency room visit.

Federal safety officials are warning parents not to use Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks, due to a risk that children may choke on the snack products.

Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks are edible children’s snacks that have a firm texture, which gradually softens as it is chewed. The products are designed to soothe sore gums in babies and toddlers who are teething.

While the products have become increasingly popular across popular grocery chains, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) announced the Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Stick recall and discontinuation on January 31, following an alarming number of reports involving choking incidents, including one that resulted in an emergency room visit.

According to a company press release, the recall and discontinuation impacts all batches of teething sticks, which come in strawberry apple and banana flavors, with product codes: .

• 0 15000 04618 7 for 3.2 oz. strawberry apple packages
• 0 15000 04608 8 for 3.2 oz. banana packages
• 0 15000 01015 7 for 1.59 oz. banana packages

The recalled Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks were sold online, as well as through  distribution centers and retail stores in: 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, Wisconsin and Puerto Rico.

Consumers who have purchased Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks are advised not to give the product to children, and instead to return it to the store where it was purchased for a refund.

Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact their healthcare provider.

Consumers with questions can contact Gerber, available 24/7, at 1-800-443-7237.