Gerber recalls baby teething sticks over possible choking hazard

Arlington, Virginia — 

A babe nutrient shaper is recalling edible sticks meant to easiness teething symptom implicit a imaginable choking hazard.

Gerber announced Friday that it was recalling and discontinuing its marque of “Sooth N Chew” teething sticks aft receiving lawsuit complaints astir choking. The institution said 1 exigency country sojourn had been reported.

The teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older. They travel successful strawberry-apple and banana flavors.

Gerber said it was moving with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration connected the recall.

Customers who bought the teething sticks should instrumentality them to stores wherever they were purchased for a refund, the institution said.

Anyone acrophobic astir an wounded oregon unwellness should interaction a wellness attraction provider. For immoderate further enactment needed, Gerber is disposable 24/7 astatine 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).

The institution says it is moving with the U.S. FDA connected this callback and volition cooperate with them fully.