On Thursday Gerber Products Company issued a voluntary recall of two organic baby foods because a packaging defect may make them susceptible to spoilage during transport and handling.
In their recall information, Gerber said that customers may notice that, in some cases, the pouches are bloated and product inside may have an off taste or odor. There have been three consumer reports of temporary gastrointestinal symptoms, however, they have been unable to confirm that these are related to the product. Out of caution, they have issued a recall to ensure that no one falls ill from consuming their product.
Gerber is working to retrieve from retailers and online stores, the remaining pouches from the four affected batches of GERBER® Organic 2ND FOOD pouches that fail to meet their quality standards. They are offering replacement coupons for consumers who purchased the following products:
GERBER® Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches –Pears, Carrots & Peas, 3.5 ounce pouch UPC 15000074319
Best By dates/batch codes
- 12JUL2016 51945335XX
- 13JUL 2016 51955335XX
GERBER® Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches- Carrots, Apples, and Mangoes, 3.5-ounce pouch UPC 15000074395
Best By dates/batch codes
- 13JUL2016 51955335XX
- 14JUL2016 51965335XX
This recall does not impact any other Gerber pouches, other Gerber products, or products outside of the US.
The products were distributed at U.S. retailers nationwide and through online stores. Consumers who purchased pouches with the above UPCs, batch codes, and expiration dates are encouraged to contact the Gerber Parents Resource Center at 1-800-706-0556 anytime day or night for a replacement coupon.
