Publix issues recall on popular product over fears of potential lead contamination
Publix has initiated a recall on GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to a potential lead contamination.
The recalled product was distributed and sold in all eight states of Publix operation.
These are Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia.
All items affected feature a best-by date of 11/01/2025 and are sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches.
Publix ordered the recall following the potential lead discovery during routine sampling.
Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous confirmed the chain has removed the affected products and advised customers who purchased the affected item to discard it or return it for a full refund.
Ingesting lead can be harmful and occasionally result in death depending on the amount of exposure.
As of now, no illnesses or deaths have been reported following the Publix product recall.
Publix initiated a recall on GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to potential lead contamination
Some consumers suffering from lead exposure may only experience minor symptoms like headaches, muscle pain, fatigue, and restlessness.
Most adults who unintentionally ingest lead usually don't look or feel sick.
However, children are more vulnerable to damage from lead exposure due to their brains and nervous systems still being in development.
Kids can suffer brain damage, develop learning and behavior problems, and have trouble speaking or hearing after exposure.
Children who are at the highest risk of these issues are those under the age of 6.
If it's not treated right away, children could potentially die from the damage from lead exposure.
GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food is designed for kids aged 6 months and older.
It comes just weeks after more than 25,000 containers of baby food sold at Target were also recalled due to a lead contamination.
The recalled product was distributed and sold in stores located in all eight states with operating Publix locations
Several recalls of popular foods at chains like Walmart and Costco have been initiated this year due to lead contamination.
Approximately 62 cases of Yu Yee, Five Spice Powder were recalled in 15 states this year over fears that they could contain the toxic metal.
Trader Joe's made headlines last month after it voluntarily recalled a limited quantity of its Sesame Miso Salad with Salmon.
Other urgent recalls include eyedrops distributed by AvKARE and Bone & Joint Restore supplements made by Wellness company Optimal Carnivore, LLC.
Like the GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food packets, no illnesses or deaths were reported from these recalls.
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