CPSC, Apothecary Products Inc. Announce Recall of "Comforts" Pacifiers
Recall at a glance
- Recall number
- 03-187 (CPSC)
- Recall date
- September 17, 2003
- Brand
- Apothecary Products
- Category
- Baby and nursery
- Products
- Comforts pacifiers
- Hazard
- Choking and ingestion hazard
- Hazard type
- Choking and ingestion
- Units
- 154,000
- Made in
- China
- Last updated by CPSC
- June 25, 2025
What was recalled
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
Is my product affected?
Compare your product with the details below, including model numbers where listed.
- Comforts pacifiers · 154,000 units
Photos from the recall notice
Where it was sold
Companies named in the notice: Many Kroger-owned stores, from August 2002 through August 2003, for about $3.50 to $5.; Apothecary Products Inc., of Burnsville, Minn..
Consumer contact
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 history and context
Since 2019 CPSC has recorded 238 recalls in the baby and nursery category, 59 recalls of them in the past 12 months.
Frequently asked questions
What was recalled?
Comforts pacifiers (154,000 units). The pacifiers are available in both silicone and latex formulations, in the following colors: powder blue, red, purple, and pink.
Why was it recalled?
CPSC lists the reason as: Choking and ingestion hazard.
What should I do if I own one?
Return the pacifiers to the store where purchased for a full refund.
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Source: U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission recall data, shown as published and last updated by CPSC on June 25, 2025. Details can change; the official notice is the authority. If your product may be recalled, stop and read the notice before deciding what to do. Terms and disclaimer.