By Scout Nelson
The Minnesota Department of Agriculture (MDA) has issued an alert advising consumers not to purchase or consume specific Gerber Products Company Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks. This follows a recall announced by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), highlighting choking hazards associated with these products.
The affected products include:
- Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes.
- Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes.
- Gerber Snacks for Baby Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 1.58 Oz (45g), UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes.
These teething sticks have been found to pose a choking risk to babies and young children, prompting urgent action from both the FDA and MDA to safeguard public health.
Parents, caregivers, and consumers are strongly advised to check any Gerber Soothe N Chew products they may have at home. Products matching the listed descriptions and UPC codes should not be used and should be discarded immediately to prevent any potential accidents.
The MDA emphasizes the importance of reviewing food safety alerts and keeping up to date with product recalls protecting children from preventable harm.
For more detailed information about the recall and safety instructions, consumers can visit official FDA and MDA websites. Safety remains a top priority to ensure all products available to families meet essential health and safety standards.
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Categories: Minnesota, General