The First Years has recalled six liquid-filled teethers for infants age 3 months and older due to possible bacterial contamination.
The liquid inside the teethers may contain Pseudomonas aeruginosa and Pseudomonas putida, which can cause serious illness in children if the teether is punctured and the liquid is ingested. No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The six teethers affected include: Disney Days of Hunny Soft Cool Ring Teether (style #Y1447), Disney Soft Cool Ring Teether (style #Y1470), Disney Soft Cool Ring Teether (style #Y1490), The First Years Cool Animal Teether/Fish, Zebra, and Dinosaur designs (style #Y1473), The First Years Floating Friends Teether (style #Y1474), and Sesame Beginnings Chill & Chew Teether (style #Y3095).
The teethers were sold nationwide by major retailers and grocery, drug, and specialty stores from July 2005 to January 2006. Consumers are advised to stop using the recalled products immediately and can contact The First Years by visiting www.thefirstyears.com