Parents, Check Your Pantries — Target Just Recalled a Baby Food Brand Due To Lead
If your baby is eating store-bought baby food, then you need to check your pantries right now. Target just recalled some of their Good & Gather baby food due to an 'elevated level of lead,' and you don't want to feed your baby this food.
According to the Food & Drug Administration, 25,600 units of the 4-ounce Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree baby food for babies 6 months and older has been recalled nationwide due to an 'elevated level of lead.'
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This voluntary nationwide recall affects products with the UPC code 1 91907-99314 1, with lot number 4169 and 'best by' date of Dec. 9, 2025, and lot number 4167 by Dec. 7, 2025. None of the affected baby food products are being sold right now.
This baby food product was initially recalled on March 12 and was classified as a Class II recall on April 3. This designation means that 'use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.'
The CDC says that children under 6 are at the greatest risk of health problems from lead exposure. This includes possible damage to the brain and nervous system, slowed growth and development, learning and behavior problems, and hearing and speech problems. If you think your child was exposed to lead, take them to the pediatrician to get a blood test.
A Target spokesperson told ABC News on Wednesday, 'At Target, we're committed to providing safe, high-quality products for our guests. We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable food safety standards and federal, state, and local regulations. This recall involved a limited amount of product, which we took immediate action to remove from our shelves.'
One of the great things about baby food purees is that they are shelf-stable for a while. This means you can stock up on a variety of fruits, vegetables, meats, and grains for your little eater and even pass on unused jars to your friends with babies. But when a recall is announced, it's important to double check to make sure you don't have the affected food on your shelf because you may not even remember buying it.
If you do have this product, throw it out or contact Target Guest Relations at (800) 440-0680 or visit a Target location for a full refund.
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