ITHACA, NY (607NewsNow) – A product for babies and small children has been recalled because of a choking hazard.

Gerber is pulling ‘Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks’ off shelves after receiving consumer complaints of choking, including an emergency room visit. The recall applies to strawberry-apple and banana-flavored teething sticks, which the company says will also be discontinued.

AFFECTED PRODUCTS

  • GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE, Net Weight – 3.2 oz (90g), with UPC: 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes
  • GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS – BANANA, Net Weight – 3.2 oz (90g), with UPC: 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes
  • GERBER SOOTHE N CHEW TEETHING STICKS – BANANA, Net Weight – 1.59 oz (45g), with UPC: 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes
Credit: fda.gov

The products were distributed in retail stores in 45 states, including New York, and online. Anyone who purchased the Soothe N Chew sticks should discontinue use immediately and return the product for a full refund.

Questions? Call Gerber support at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237) 24 hours a day, seven days a week.