Luv N' Care Ltd. is issuing a nationwide defective product recall of gel-filled teethers with the brand names "Nuby," "Cottontails" and "Playschool" because the liquid inside the gel-filled teethers has been found to contain a harmful bacteria that can have serious consequences if children ingest the liquid gel. According to a news report in Consumeraffairs.com, the bacteria (Bacillus subtilis and Bacillus circulans), generally do not cause illnesses in adults. But infants and children with weakened immune systems can experience serious symptoms such as stomach pain, vomiting, diarrhea and other illnesses if the teether becomes punctured and they ingest the gel. Consumers who have these teethers are asked to stop using them immediately and either discard them or return it to the place of purchase for a complete refund.

The company apparently issued the product recall after learning that the U.S. Food and Drug Administration found Bacillus subtilis in the teether and Bacillus circulans in the gel in samples from two lots they collected. So far, no illnesses have been reported. These gel-filled teethers were distributed through retail outlets nationwide. The products were also marketed on the Internet. The company has stopped production and distribution of these teethers and is notifying its distributors to return the products.

I'm glad that these dangerous and defective products are being recalled. Over the last two years, we have seen plenty of children's products recalled for serious problems including furniture (cribs, bassinets, toddler beds); medications; and lead-tainted toys. It is indeed disturbing that the everyday products that our children use, present such horrible dangers to them. If your child has been seriously injured as a result of any defective product, please contact an experienced personal injury lawyer to find out more information about your legal rights and options.

If you have any questions or concerns about these particular defective products, please contact the company at 1-800-256-2399 ext. 3106 between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. central time. If your child has experienced any adverse reactions as a result of using these products, please report it to FDA's MedWatch Adverse Event Reporting program by calling 1-800-332-1088.

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