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The safety of your baby and toddler is of utmost concern to all parents — especially when it comes to the food that you feed them. Here are some safety guidelines, best practices, and baby and toddler foodrecalls you need to know about.
The Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal has been recalled in October 2021, due to potential inorganic arsenic present in the packages. The affected batches are sold in April 2021, and here follow all of them:Lot 21083 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of JUN 24 2022.Lot 21084 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of JUN 25 2022Lot 21242 with UPC Code #00681131082907 with a best if used by date of NOV 30 2022So far there haven’t been any reported incidents, but in case you have it at home, make sure you contact the company for further proceeding or you can return the product to Walmart directly for a full refund.Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food In JarsThe Earth’s Best Organic has been sued because they have high arsenic levels, lead, and other metals that can be dangerous for the baby’s health. There haven’t been official LOTs recalled from the company, but this matter still remains under deep investigation from the World Health Organization.Brands like Beech-Nut, HappyBABY, Happy Family Organics, Gerber products, Parent’s Choice, Plum Organics and Sprout Organic Foods are also under investigation for this matter as well, so we’ll keep you posted on any news related in 2022.
The following product has been recalled on May 20th, 2021 due to potentially consisting of egg which is an allergen. So far, there haven’t been any reported cases, and the company will provide assistance if consumers have any related questions.
Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice Cereal
On June 8th, 2021, the Beech-Nut Nutrition Company has recalled their Single Grain Rice cereal due to potential inorganic arsenic contaminants which can naturally occur in water and food, and that can be hazardous to small kids. The products with UPC Code# 52200034705 have been affected and here you can find out all the details about this.
February 2021 House Oversight Report on Baby Food Contamination
New reports are confirming similar findings to what we saw in 2020: Many top baby foods are contaiminated with heavy metals
HappyBaby Organic (we previously reported on this in our 2020 update below)
Beech-Nut
Gerber
Earth’s Best
Plum Organics
Sprout Organic Foods
Parent’s Choice (WalMart Brand)
Recalls have not yet been issued, but we suspect this is more of a criminal / liability issue at this point and the FDA, other government bodies, will need to take proactive measures to hold these brands accountable.
Of note, some of these brands cooperated with the government and shared documents, but 3 companies did not! Time to name and shame WalMart, Sprout Organics Foods, and Plum Organics (recall 2015 under parent company is Campbell’s Soup)
What Can We Do?
Contact your US elected officials to ensure they punish / hold these brands accountable
AVOID rice-based baby products (rice grows in water, hyper absorbent of harmful substances)
SWITCH to other grain based products (oatmeal, etc…)
MAKE YOUR OWN baby food with whole, home processed ingredients
A new recently released study from HealthyBabyFood.org has found that 95% of mainstream baby foods tested contained toxic levels of chemicals that can lower IQ in infants, including arsenic and lead.
The highest risk food groups include:
Many rice-based puff snacks
Teething biscuits and rice husks
Infant rice cereal
Fruit juices
Carrots and sweet potatoes
One clear area to avoid is obviously RICE-BASED products. We recently conducted an in-depth comparison of Rice vs Oatmeal Cereals and strongly came out in favor of oatmeal as the best option.
What Do You Do If Your Baby Food Has Been Recalled?
Firstly, don’t panic. Baby food product recalls in the US are generally done proactively. Most products, especially baby and toddler food products don’t get recalled because of the strict guidelines and safety standards in place.
Make sure to keep checking this list to get the latest recalls. Because baby and toddler food recalls are so rare in the US, this list will not get updated very frequently, but we’ll be on the lookout for any new recalls to tell you about and update the list as needed.
Follow the instructions in place of the recall. Most of the time getting your original purchase price back is fairly straightforward.
Throw out any products you find in your home that have been recalled. It’s always better to be safer than sorry when it comes to the safety of your little ones with a recalled product.
Food Safety Standards in the US
The US has very strict safety standards and guidelines, especially when it comes to baby and toddler foods and formulas. Parents should be assured that recalls are rare and that anything that hits the store shelves has had to go through strict food safety protocols, and rules.
The government offers some helpful baby and toddler food safety tips on their website. Here’s a breakdown of some of their tips to ensuring that your baby and toddler food preparations are on point.
Baby Food and Infant Formula Safety Tips
Infants and toddlers are especially vulnerable to foodborne illnesses. Extra care should be taken when preparing baby foods and formulas.
Always wash your hands before you prepare baby food. It’s the most important thing you can do.
Check the packaging of commercial baby food before buying and serving.
For jars, make sure that the safety lid is down before serving. Any loss in suction could mean a bacterial contamination.
For plastic pouches — Look for packages that are leaking, swollen, or with loose lids. Discard any pouches that appear this way.
Never ‘double-dip’ with baby food.
Never store baby food in the fridge if the baby has been feeding of the container.
Don’t feed your baby directly from the baby food jar or container, instead portion out the amount you want to feed your baby in a small bowl to avoid cross-contamination.
Throw away any leftover food from the feeding bowl.
Don’t share spoons with your baby, or with other children.
Store baby and toddler food correctly.
Throw away out-dated foods.
Never leave open containers of liquid or pureed baby foods at room temperature for more than a couple of hours, harmful bacteria grows quickly in food left out at room temperature.
Baby food that has been opened container can only be stored safely in the fridge for 3 days.
If in doubt, throw it out.
Baby Food Recalls for 2020
Cow & Gate baby food jars
In January 2020, Cow & Gate recalled lots of different baby food jars for babies over 7 months, due to a possibility of being tempered.
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Cow & Gate are recalling the Cheesy Broccoli Bake due to consisting small parts of latex glove which can be found in some of the jars.
The company has mainly recalled the product because it doesn’t meet their standards and you can easily exchange the jars in the closest market to you, and you will be refunded the full amount with or without the receipt.
Continue your baby’s food explorations! Gerber 2nd Foods will expose them to a variety of tastes & ingredient combinations to help them accept new flavors.
Love Child Organics and PC Organics Baby Food Recall
Health Canada sent out a warning that Love Child Organics and PC Organics packaging defects can cause the food to be spoiled. The recalled baby food was sold in 128ml packages.
The recalled Love Child flavors include Vegetarian Chili with Sweet Potato + Kale, Veggie Casserole with Lentils + Quinoa, Ratatouille with Lentils + White Beans, Pumpkin Risotto with Spinach + Chickpeas, Mango Chicken Stew with Spinach + Quinoa, Thanksgiving Dinner with Veggies + Turkey, and Hearty Bolognese with Beef + Quinoa
Campbell Company of Canada is recalling Pepperidge Farm brand Goldfish Flavour Blasted Xtreme Cheddar Crackers from the marketplace due to possible Salmonella contamination.
The recall includes the following dates: 20/JAN/19, 24/JAN/19, 31/JAN/19, 2/FEB/19, 11/FEB/19, 18/FEB/19, 25/JAN/19, 26/JAN/19
For more information, contact Pepperidge Farm Customer Service at 800-679-1791.
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05/26/2023 06:36 am GMT
Kellogg’s Honey Smacks Cereal
In June 2018, the product was recalled due to 73 salmonella infection reports.
The affected product’s date has a date from June 14, 2018, to June 14, 2018. In case you have purchased the product, you can go to the market where you have made the purchase and return it.
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05/26/2023 04:46 am GMT
Hood’s Almond Milk
More than 150.000 gallons of almond milk has been recalled in August 2018 because the milk may actually contain dairy. The gallons have been recalled because they contain allergens which can be really dangerous to people who are intolerant to dairy.
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05/26/2023 03:31 pm GMT
Mauna Loa Macadamia Nuts
If your toddler enjoys eating nuts, this is a good time to know about Mauna Loa’s latest nut recall which includes several flavors, and you can get more information about these on
The macadamia nuts were recalled because of possible Escherichia coli contamination in the water and distribution system that supplies the company’s operation.
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05/26/2023 01:16 pm GMT
Sugar Melon Candy
SLR Food Distribution Inc. is recalling Sugar Melon Candy with expiration date 2019.01.02. because of undeclared sulfites which may represent a life-threatening danger to individuals allergic on sulfites. Until now, there are no cases being reported.
S&W White Beans
The same case is also with S&W White Beans, which have been recalled because of undeclared sulfites who pose a life-threatening danger. This voluntary recall covers a specific production code manufactured at the facility located in Faribault, MN
Hy-Vee Recalls Several Meat and Potato Products
Due to possible contamination with Salmonella and Listeria monocytogenes, the company has recalled tons of containers which have the following number:
All of the products have an expiration date until October 22, 2018, and sooner.
Vegetable Fried Rice frozen meal (Feel Good Foods)
The company is recalling six lots of Vegetable Fried Rice because it may contain egg, which was not mentioned on the description of the package. In case you have purchased the product, you can easily return it to the place where you have bought it.
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05/26/2023 12:16 pm GMT
Baby Food Recalls for 2017
Yummy Spoonfuls Chicken and Vegetable Products
Overhill Farms Inc. has recalled Yummy Spoonfuls Chicken Carrot Bites, Yummy Spoonfuls Chicken Sweet Potato Bites, Yummy Spoonfuls Chicken Broccoli Bites, Fully Cooked Organic Chicken Broccoli Bites Chicken and Vegetable Patty, Fully Cooked Organic Chicken Carrot Bites Chicken Patties with Carrots and Cauliflower, and Fully Cooked Organic Chicken Sweet Potato Bites Chicken Patties with Sweet Potatoes, Quinoa & Peas because of consumer complaints of bone fragments in the products.
Contact Yummy Spoonfuls at 844-986-6948.
Baby Food Recalls for 2016
H-E-B Baby Food
The entire H-E-B Baby Food 2 pack 4 oz. cups product line was recalled due to a report received of a small piece of rubber found inside a single container of one variety of the product.
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05/26/2023 04:01 pm GMT
GoGo SqueeZ Applesauce Pouches
This recall was issued due to a potential adulteration from food product residue. The recalled applesauce pouches have a Best Before Date of 12/4/15-3/4/17. Any products labeled as organic are not impacted by the recall.
Contact GoGo Squeez at 844-275-5841 or at www.gogosqueez.com.
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05/26/2023 03:06 pm GMT
FAQs
Question: Is There a Baby Food Recall 2021?
Answer: In October 2021, Parent’s Choice Rice Baby Cereal was recalled due to potential inorganic arsenic. Earth’s Best Organic Baby Food, Peppa Pig Chocolate Chip Cookies, and Beech-nut Single Grain Rice Cereal are also under investigation in 2021.
Question: Has Gerber Been Recalled in 2021?
Answer: Gerber has not been recalled in 2021 – There was a minor Gerber arsenic dilemma in 2016 regarding their 2nd Foods Pouches.
Question: Was Enfamil Recalled in 2021?
Answer: Enfamil has not been recalled since 2018 and is considered a very safe baby formula.