Baby Teethers Recalled Because of Bacteria
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The FDA is urging consumers to not use a particular kind of baby teether because of bacteria.
The bacterium, Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans, was found in samples that the FDA obtained. The bacterium can cause infants with weakened immune systems diarrhea, vomiting and stomach pain, although this bacterium will not harm adults.
The baby teethers are sold under the brand name: Playschool, Nuby and Cottontails. No illnesses have been reported. However, the company, Luv N’ Care Ltd, has voluntarily recalled the product.
Consumers are urged to throw away the product or return it to the store where purchased. Consumers can also call 1-800-256-2399, etx. 3106 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. CST.
The UPC code and brand names of the recall products are listed below:
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
 and 41520-91660 Cottontails.
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