Nearly three months after Gerber Baby Soothe N Chew products were recalled due to choking hazards, they are still being found on store shelves in Nevada.
The recall, which was issued on January 31, affects certain Gerber teething sticks. Last Thursday, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed that the products are still being sold in some stores and online, with reports of injuries related to the items.
In response, the Nevada Department of Health and Human Services began inspecting local stores last Friday. Mark Ports, a state environmental health supervisor, explained, “When inspectors find the product in a store, we will ask the operator to remove them voluntarily. If not, our staff will place a legal hold on the product and remove it from the shelves.”
If you have purchased any of the following Gerber products, stop using them immediately and return them for a full refund:
- Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple (3.2 Oz), UPC 0 15000 04618 7
- Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks, Banana (3.2 Oz), UPC 0 15000 04608 8
- Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks, Banana (1.58 Oz), UPC 0 15000 01015 7
If you find these products in stores, state officials urge you not to buy them. Instead, contact Gerber at 1-800-433-7237 to report the product.
“Parents need to be aware of any products that pose a hazard to the safety of their children,” said Sarah Rogers, Nutrition Unit Deputy Bureau Chief with the Nevada Division of Public and Behavioral Health.
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