Karino Baby Pacifiers

DATE: July 20, 2010

CATEGORY: Pacifiers & Teething

COMPANY/BRAND: Antonio Flores

THE DANGER: The nipple can separate from the base easily, the pacifier handle is too long, the mouth guard is too small, and there are no ventilation holes on the mouth guard. The pacifier could pose a choking and aspiration hazard to young children.

DESCRIPTION: This recall involves about 44,900 pacifiers that have a ring-shaped handle and a round-shaped mouth guard. "Kariño" is printed on the handle side of the mouth guard, and "Mygra" is printed on one side of the handle. The nipple is filled with corn syrup.

SOLD AT: Independent grocery stores in California and Texas from October 2009 through March 2010, for about $.25.

WHAT TO DO: Immediately take the recalled pacifiers away from children and contact Antonio Flores for a refund or exchange. For more information, contact Antonio Flores collect at (619) 395-4543 Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 5 p.m. PT.