The Gerber Products Company is recalling its flavored teething sticks for babies and young children because they may pose a potential choking hazard. In a Jan. 31 recall notice, Gerber said it would discontinue and recall all boxes of its Soothe N Chew Teething Sticks in strawberry apple and banana flavors that were distributed "via the internet and to distribution centers and retail stores" in 45 states and Puerto Rico.

Gerber announced it was recalling its “Soothe N Chew” teething sticks because the products could pose a potential choking hazard for babies and toddlers.

Gerber announced that it will be recalling and discontinuing all flavored teething sticks in response to reported choking incidents, including one that resulted in a trip to the emergency room. The official recall notice published on Jan.