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"Comforts" Pacifiers Recalled

September 17, 2003

About 154,000 "Comforts" pacifiers are being recalled by Apothecary Products Inc.. The pacifiers failed federal safety tests. They can come apart pose a choking hazard to infants and small children.

No injuries have been reported.

One of several recalled pacifiers

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 pacifiers were sold at Kroger-owned stores from August 2002 through August 2003 for about $3.50 to $5.

Consumers should 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.

The recall is being conducted in cooperation with the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission (CPSC).

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