Gerber Products Company is initiating a recall and discontinuation of all batches of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS out of an abundance of caution due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children. It does not impact any other Gerber products, including Gerber® Teethers Gentle teething wafers and Gerber® TEETHER WHEELS.
The quality and safety of our products is our number one priority, and we take the responsibility of feeding babies seriously.
It can be common to hear about feeding challenges with teething products as children learn how to successfully chew and swallow solid foods. The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints involving choking incidents, including one reporting an emergency room visit. We’ve received no reports of serious injuries, but are proactively taking this action.
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 refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness 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). More information can be found in the press release.
What products are included in this recall?
GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE and GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA. It does not impact any other Gerber products, including GERBER® TEETHERS GENTLE TEETHING WAFERS and GERBER® TEETHER WHEELS. More information can be found in the press release.
Where were the affected products distributed?
GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS were distributed nationwide via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores in the following states and territories: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, ME, MI, MN, MO, MS, MT, NC, NE, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, PR, RI, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, VT, WA, WI and Puerto Rico.
What should consumers do if they purchased this product?
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 refund.
Are other Gerber products impacted?
No. This voluntary recall and discontinuation is isolated to GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE and GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA. It does not impact any other Gerber products such as Gerber® Teethers Gentle teething wafers and Gerber® TEETHER WHEELS.
How does Gerber ensure the safety of its products?
At Gerber, we take the responsibility of feeding babies very seriously. The quality and safety of our products is our number one priority. All of our products are backed by rigorous research and testing and must pass more than 100 individual quality checks before they can be sold. Our portfolio is then evaluated on an ongoing basis to ensure our offerings reflect the latest science and dietary guidance. We appreciate the trust parents place in us and remain committed to giving them the peace of mind they deserve when choosing Gerber products.