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Product name Teething Rings.
Description These teethers were sold with .25 oz. tubes of Baby Anbesol Grape Gel, an oral anesthetic. The teethers are yellow and shaped like rabbits. They are about 3 inches long and 2.25 inches high. Two holes are molded into the teething ring for infants to grasp. The packaging reads, "THE BABY'S TEETHING KIT," and "FAST TEETHING PAIN RELIEF." 
Problem When bent, these teething rings can fit into an infant's mouth and trigger a gagging reflex. This poses a risk of vomiting, which could result in choking and aspiration. 
Distribution Sold in mass merchandise, drug and grocery stores nationwide. 
Company Whitehall-Robins Healthcare, Madison, New Jersey; (800) 525-2607. 
Dates sold May 1999 through June 2000. 
Date posted 12/28/2001 
 

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