2. Food Alert

Gerber Brand Baby Food from US were Believed to Pose a Risk

03/02/2025


Ref. N° : 004/DSA/2025

Dear Sir/Madam,
Please find the food alert below for further details:

Questionable food products

​Product name​ :

1. Gerber Soothe 'N' Chew Teething Sticks - Strawberry Apple

（Net weight: 90 grams per pack）

2. Gerber Soothe 'N' Chew Teething Sticks – Banana

（Net weight: 90 grams per pack）

3. ​Gerber Soothe 'N' Chew Teething Sticks – Banana

（Net weight: 45g per pack）​​

Brand: Gerber

Place of origin: US

Hong Kong Importer: Nestle Hong Kong Limited​


Durability Indication/ Lot Code

​​All lots

Source

​Hong Kong CFS

https://www.cfs.gov.hk/english/press/20250203_11435.html

 

US FDA

https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gerber-products-company-announces-recall-and-discontinuation-all-batches-gerberr-soothe-n-chewr

 

Government of Canada

https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gerber-brand-soothe-n-chew-teething-sticks-recalled-due-potential-choking-hazard




Reasons for Issuing Alert

​The Hong Kong Centre for Food Safety (CFS) announced that the above products are being recalled as they may pose a choking hazard.

Advice to Trade/ Consumer

​1. Please take necessary actions to ensure all products for sale are fit for human consumption.

2. Do not sell or use the above product.

3. Please visit the Food Safety Information website at https://www.foodsafety.gov.mo for latest information.

4. If there are any enquiries, please contact the Department of Food Safety via 28338181.


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Municipal Affairs Bureau
Department of Food Safety
03/02/2025