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Critical RiskFDA Food
Food & Beverages/Baby Food & Formula

Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks Recalled for Choking Hazard

Agency Publication Date: February 25, 2025
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Summary

Approximately 349,050 units of Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks have been recalled because they pose a choking hazard to infants. The recall includes all lots of Strawberry Apple and Banana flavors sold in both 3.2 oz and 1.59 oz boxes. Gerber has received complaints of infants choking while using the product. Consumers should immediately stop using these teething sticks and return them for a refund or throw them away.

Risk

The texture or shape of the teething sticks may break off during use, creating a risk that an infant could choke. Several reports of infant choking incidents have been received by the manufacturer.

What You Should Do

  1. This recall affects all lots of Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks in Strawberry Apple (3.2 oz) and Banana (3.2 oz and 1.59 oz) flavors.
  2. Identify affected products by checking for UPC codes 015000045187 (Strawberry Apple 3.2 oz), 015000046088 (Banana 3.2 oz), or 015000010157 (Banana 1.59 oz) printed on the bottom or side of the box.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Nestle-USA, Inc. for further instructions.
  4. Call the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 for more information.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

💰Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
🗑️Option 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks Strawberry Apple (3.2 oz)
Variants: Strawberry Apple
UPC Codes:
015000045187
Lot Numbers:
All lots

Quantity: 314,398 cases

Product: Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks Banana (3.2 oz)
Variants: Banana
UPC Codes:
015000046088
Lot Numbers:
All lots

Quantity: 271,115 cases

Product: Gerber Soothe 'n' Chew Teething Sticks Banana (1.59 oz)
Variants: Banana
UPC Codes:
015000010157
Lot Numbers:
All lots

Quantity: 34,652 cases

Product Images

Image 1 – Labeling, GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS STRAWBERRY APPLE, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz

Image 1 – Labeling, GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS STRAWBERRY APPLE, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz

Image 2 – Labeling, GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS BANANA, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz

Image 2 – Labeling, GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS BANANA, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz

Image 3 – Labeling, GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS BANANA, Net Wt. 1.59 Oz

Image 3 – Labeling, GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS BANANA, Net Wt. 1.59 Oz

Image 1 – Labeling, Gerber Soothe N Chew Strawberry Apple Net Wt 3.2 oz

Image 1 – Labeling, Gerber Soothe N Chew Strawberry Apple Net Wt 3.2 oz

Image 2 – Labeling, Gerber Soothe N Chew Banana Net Wt 3.2 oz

Image 2 – Labeling, Gerber Soothe N Chew Banana Net Wt 3.2 oz

Image 3 – Labeling, Gerber Soothe N Chew Banana Net Wt 1.59oz

Image 3 – Labeling, Gerber Soothe N Chew Banana Net Wt 1.59oz

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 96226
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Nestle-USA, Inc. (Corporate Office)
Sold By: distribution centers
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 2 products (314,398cs/5/3.2 oz boxes; 34,652cs/5/1.59 oz boxes + 271,115cs/5/3.2 oz boxes)
Distributed To: 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, Puerto Rico

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Sources: FDA iRES · FDA Press Release (1) · FDA Press Release (2) · Raw API Response

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