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 is recalling edible sticks meant to ease teething pain over a possible choking hazard. The baby food maker 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.