The FDA announced today that Luv N’ Care Ltd. of Monroe, Louisiana is voluntarily recalling gel-filled "teethers" nationwide due to concerns that the gel may be contaminated with bacteria. According to the FDA, the gel was found to contain "bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans bacteria." The recalled brands are: "Nuby," "Cottontails," and "Playshcool."
The FDA says that:
these bacteria generally do not cause illness in adults, infants and children with weakened immune systems can experience stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea, and uncommonly more serious disease, if the teether becomes punctured and they ingest the liquid gel.
Here is a list of the recalled items by UPC:
UPC code Brand Name
48526-00451 Nuby
48526-00452 Nuby
48526-00453 Nuby
48526-00454 Nuby
48526-00455 Nuby
48526-00459 Nuby
48526-00467 Nuby
48526-00472 Nuby
48526-00473 Nuby
48526-00482 Nuby
48526-00483 Nuby
48526-00487 Nuby
48526-00490 Nuby
48526-00519 Nuby
48526-00521 Nuby
41520-87115 Cottontails
50428-91511 Playschool
41520-91660 Cottontails