Fridababy Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teethers Recall Due to Microbe Presence

Source: Health Canada · Canada

Areazine synthesizes this Health Canada recall directly from Health Canada's official public data feed. See our methodology for full source attribution and refresh cadence.

Health Canada has recalled Fridababy Canadian model water-filled Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teethers because they contain prohibited microbes in the filling. No incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada.

What this Health Canada recall tells you, and what most readers miss

This notice was issued by Health Canada on April 24, 2026 and geographically references Canada. Its severity classification of "low" signals how the issuing agency weighs the risk of harm if no action is taken - "critical" and "high" tier alerts typically carry direct consumer actions, while "medium" and "low" tend toward informational guidance or monitoring advisories. The category it belongs to - Product & Food Recalls - determines the consumer-protection framework behind it, which shapes what remedies (refunds, replacements, repairs, or the recall itself) are available to affected consumers and which agency holds statutory responsibility for enforcement.

Most readers skim a notice like this, check whether they are personally affected, and move on. The more useful lens is to verify its scope, source, and timestamp, then compare related notices without assuming that one record proves a broader trend.

Areazine pairs this record with the original agency URL so you can check the primary source before acting. Its related labels are recall, product-safety, health-canada, baby-products.

Fridababy Teethers Recall

What Happened

Health Canada has recalled the Fridababy Canadian model (water-filled) Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teethers due to the presence of living microbes, Deinococcus ficus and Deinococcus grandis/daejeonenis, in the liquid filling. These microbes are prohibited under the Canada Consumer Product Safety Act as teether fillings must not contain any living microbes.

Which Products Are Affected

The recall involves Fridababy Canadian-market (water-filled) Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold teethers with UPC 810028773929 and lot number 0072501001. These products were sold in Canada from July 2025 to December 2025, with approximately 4,620 units affected. The products were only sold in Canada, and the version sold in other markets (gel-filled) is not affected.

What You Should Do

Consumers should immediately stop using the recalled teethers and contact Fridababy for instructions on disposal. For more information, contact Fridababy by email at care@frida.com or visit their website at www.fridababy.ca/teether. Note that recalled products cannot be redistributed, sold, or given away in Canada.

Why This Matters

This recall addresses a violation of safety standards to protect consumers, particularly infants, from potential risks associated with prohibited substances in children's products. Although the microbes are not linked to known health risks, it underscores the importance of regulatory compliance in consumer goods.

Source

This information is from Health Canada. For more details, visit: https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/fridababy-canadian-model-water-filled-not-too-cold-hold-teethers-recalled-due-presence

Original source: Health Canada Official Notice ↗

All Product & Food Recalls →

Nationwide notices with similar length or severity timing 8

Two Areazine-derived peer sets for this Health Canada recall: nearest notices by body length and by same severity near the same agency date. Peers come from other categories so they are not the same-feed Related list above.

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about this Health Canada recall.

What is this Health Canada recall about?
Health Canada has recalled Fridababy Canadian model water-filled Not-Too-Cold-To-Hold Teethers because they contain prohibited microbes in the filling. No incidents or injuries have been reported in Canada.
Which agency issued this alert?
This alert was issued by Health Canada. The original notice is available at the source link at the bottom of this article.
How severe is this alert?
This alert is classified as "low" severity. No immediate action required, but stay aware.
What area is affected?
This alert affects Canada. Check with Health Canada for the most current geographic scope.
Where can I find more Product & Food Recalls updates?
Browse the full Product & Food Recalls feed on Areazine at areazine.com/ca/recalls/ for the latest updates from Health Canada and other agencies.