Recalled Gerber products still being found on Nevada shelves, state says

RENO, Nev. (KOLO) - The Nevada Department of Health and Human Services says Gerber baby products recalled in January are still being found on shelves in the state of Nevada.

The company recalled and discontinued all batches of Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks on Jan. 31 due to a potential choking hazard for babies and young children.

The DHHS says that, as of April 24, the FDA confirmed the product is still being sold by some retailers, as well as online, and that injuries have been reported. 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.”

The DHHS says consumers who purchased these products should not feed them to their children and can return them 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

“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.