Food Safety & Recall Information
The list below provides information regarding our recalls. If you have any of the affected product please return it to the Service Counter for an exchange or refund.
Product Recalls
Gerber Products Company Announces Recall and Discontinuation of All Batches of Gerber Sooth N Chew Teething Sticks Due to Choking Hazard
Gerber Products Company is initiating 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. The complete announcement can be found here.
The recall was initiated after receiving consumer complaints of choking incidents. To date, one emergency room visit has been reported to the firm.
Guests who may have purchased GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS should not feed this product to their child and can return the product to the store for a full refund. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a health care provider.
Gerber is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).
The following products are sold at our locations:
- GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – BANANA, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes
- GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS – STRAWBERRY APPLE, Net Wt. 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes
Resources
Content provided by the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).
How to Prevent Food Poisoning
Foodborne illness (sometimes called food poisoning, foodborne disease, or foodborne infection) is common, costly—and preventable. You can get food poisoning after swallowing food that has been contaminated with a variety of germs or toxic substances.
Basic Food Safety
Following four simple steps—clean, separate, cook, and chill—can help protect you from food poisoning.
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Foods That Can Cause Food Poisoning
Learn which foods are associated with food poisoning: raw or undercooked meat and poultry, fruits and vegetables, raw or lightly cooked eggs, unpasteurized (raw) milk, and raw shellfish.
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People at Increased Risk for Food Poisoning
Certain groups are at higher risk for foodborne illness.
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