Recalled Gerber baby products still being found on shelves in Nevada

A baby product recalled earlier this year because of the potential for choking is still being found in stores in Nevada.

On January 31, Gerber Products Company initiated a recall and discontinuation of all batches of Gerber® Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children after the company received reports of choking incidents. As of April 24, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) confirmed the product is still being sold by some retailers and online, and injuries have been reported. On Friday, State and local agencies began visiting more than 90 grocery and discount store chains in Nevada to ensure the product is off the shelves.

“When inspectors find the product in a store we will ask the operator to remove them from the shelves voluntarily,” said Mark Ports, a State environmental health supervisor. “Otherwise, our staff will place a legal hold on the product and remove it from the shelves.”

Consumers who purchased any of the following products should not feed them to their children and can return them to the retailer for a full refund.

• Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes
• Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes
• Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew® Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 1.58 Oz (45g), with UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes

If consumers find these products in a store, they are advised to not purchase them. Gerber is available 24/7 at 1-800-443-7237 if further support is needed.

“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.

For more information about the recall, visit this Food and Drug Administration web page.

For additional information about safe infant feeding practices, health officials recommend contacting your pediatrician or local Women, Infants, and Children (WIC) clinic. For information about participating in WIC or to find Nevada clinic locations, go to https://nevadawic.org/clinics/.