Gerber recalls baby teething sticks over possible choking hazard

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ARLINGTON, Va. — A baby food maker is recalling edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard.

Gerber announced Friday that it was recalling and discontinuing its brand of “Sooth N Chew” teething sticks after receiving customer complaints about choking. The company said one emergency room visit had been reported.

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The teething sticks are edible teethers marketed to parents and guardians of children six months and older. They come in strawberry-apple and banana flavours.

Gerber said it was working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration on the recall.

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products.

Customers who bought the teething sticks should return them to stores where they were purchased for a refund, the company said.