Over 10,000 baby soothers recalled due to risk of choking

Michael Bolton

10,200 baby soothers have been recalled by the Competition and Consumer Protection Commission (CCPC) due to the choking risk they pose to babies and small children.

The 123 Baby Essentials Orthodontic Style Soothers 2pk, can break into small parts that a child may put in their mouth, posing a choking hazard.

The soothers come in blue, pink, and white.

They ar being recalled from multiple retailers across Ireland including EuroGiant; Boyds Stores, Drogheda; Brett Supplies; Lklw Retails; Guineys; Tommy Joyce’s Superstores; CandK Star; Tdho Retail; Cappagh Pharmacy; Regional Foods; Delgany Pharmacy; Corduff Pharmacy Limited; PMG Stores; Snk Star.

If you have the affected soother in your home, stop use immediately and keep it out of the reach of children and babies.

Grainne Griffin, CCPC Director of Communications, warned:  “There are approximately 10,200 affected soothers in Ireland that could, in the mouths of babies or small children, break into small pieces, get lodged in their throats and cause them serious harm or even death.

"Consumers should stop using this product immediately and keep them out of reach of children.

"If you’re in any doubt about the soother your baby or young child has, take it away from them and compare to the picture on ccpc.ie or on our social media channels.

"If you have the packaging, check the trade name, product code and batch number. If you discover the soother is one of those recalled, stop using it immediately. Consumers should dispose of the product or return it to the store where they bought it.”