Apothecary Products Inc. · Recalled
CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers
These pacifiers fail federal safety tests, come apart, and can pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.
- Units
- 154,000
- Reports
- —
- Injuries
- —
- Deaths
- 0
- Price
- $4–$5
- Remedy
- See notice
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Affected
The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations, in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink. The name "Kroger" appears on the package, along with the words "Pacifiers," "Latex," "Silicone," "0-6 months," or "6-18 months." The model numbers are located on the back of each package and are the last five digits of the UPC code: 35826 35827 35828 35829
The file
- Sold at
- Many Kroger-owned stores, from August 2002 through August 2003, for about $3.50 to $5.
- Product type
- Pacifiers & Accessories
- Made in
- China
- Recalled by
- Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn.
Incident log
None reported.
What the notice says to do
Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund.
Contact Apothecary Products at (866) 274-7956 between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. CT Monday through Friday, or call The Kroger Co. toll- free at (800) 632-6900 between 8 a.m. and 9 p.m. CT Monday through Friday.
Recall notice published by the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. This site is independent: always confirm on the official notice before acting.
Notice first dated SEP 17 2003; last revised JUN 25 2025.
