Several Gerber baby food products were recalled earlier in the year; a new report says some of the recalled product is still in stores.
The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) was able to confirm that the recalled products are still being sold by some retailers and online.
On January 31, Gerber initiated a recall and discontinuation of all Gerber Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks due to a potential choking hazard.
On Friday, state and local agencies started a spot check of more than 90 grocery and discount stores in Nevada to make sure the product was pulled.
"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."
Officials say anyone 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 you see any of these products in the store, do not purchase them.
For more information about the recall, visit the Food and Drug Administration website.
