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New York Post
19-05-2025
- Health
- New York Post
Publix recalls baby food pouches over suspected lead presence
Publix Super Markets has issued a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to the potential presence of elevated lead levels, the company announced last week. The product, manufactured by Bowman Andros LLC and distributed exclusively to Publix stores, was sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and is labeled with a 'best if used by' date of November 1, 2025. It carries the Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) 41415-00901. Advertisement The recall impacts stores across Publix's eight-state footprint, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. Publix has issued a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food. Publix According to the company, the recall, which is being conducted in coordination with the Food and Drug Administration, was triggered by routine sampling. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' Maria Brous, Publix's director of communications, said in a statement. Advertisement 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.' Publix is urging customers who purchased the affected baby food to return it to their local store for a full refund. Those seeking more information can contact Publix's customer care line toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit the company's website at Lead exposure can be particularly harmful to infants and young children, with potential health risks including developmental delays and behavioral issues. Advertisement The FDA has tightened oversight in recent years on heavy metal content in baby food, prompting heightened industry testing and voluntary recalls like this one. The recall impacts stores across Publix's eight-state footprint, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. Christopher Sadowski Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the United States, operates 1,404 stores and employs more than 260,000 associates. The grocery chain has built a reputation for food safety, quality and customer service and has been named to Fortune's list of best places to work for 28 consecutive years. Advertisement This latest recall follows a series of heightened concerns nationwide about contaminants in baby food, which have led to increased scrutiny from regulators, pediatricians and consumer safety groups. Consumers who suspect they may have purchased the recalled product are encouraged to check the packaging carefully and discontinue use if the GTIN and expiration date match the recalled batch. No other GreenWise or Publix baby food products are affected by the recall.
Metro
13-05-2025
- Health
- Metro
Urgent recall for baby food over fears of lead contamination
Baby food sold in eight US states has been recalled by the supermarket chain Publix (Picture: Getty Images) Pouches of baby food has been recalled for possibly being contaminated with lead. The American supermarket chain Publix stated it is recalling 4-ounce plastic pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food because they have 'the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead'. The supermarket chain based in Lakeland, Florida, initiated the voluntary recall on Friday after doing some routine sampling. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' stated Publix spokesperson Maria Brous. Publix recalled 4-ounce GreenWise Baby Food, Organic, Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea on Tuesday (Picture: Publix) 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund.' The baby food was produced by Bowman Andros LLC and was distributed to Publix grocery stores across the eight states where the company operates. Affected items have the GTIN number 41415-00901, and it has a best by date of November 1, 2025. The chain has notified the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Get in touch with our news team by emailing us at webnews@ For more stories like this, check our news page. Arrow MORE: Mum who beat cancer four times 'shot dead by man in freak accident' Arrow MORE: Trump fawns over Saudi crown prince Mohammed bin Salman on Middle East tour Arrow MORE: Foragers rescued from remote Welsh island after eating highly poisonous plant
Yahoo
12-05-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Publix recalled Greenwise baby food pouches due to elevated lead levels. What to know
Check your shelves: Publix recalled one of its Greenwise baby food pouches due to the potential of elevated levels of lead contamination. The Florida-based grocery store chain initiated a voluntary recall on May 9 for GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food, from Bowman Andros LLC, a fruit processing factory in Virginia. Even low levels of lead have been shown to affect learning and the ability to pay attention, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Most children exposed to lead have no obvious immediate symptoms and may need a blood lead test. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous in a release. 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness." The recall comes just under a month after Target recalled one of its own store-brand baby food products due to elevated lead levels. The national chain recalled 26,500 units of Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purèe from Miami-based Fruselva USA. Food safety: FDA suspends food safety quality checks. How to protect yourself from salmonella, listeria GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food, 4 oz. The items have a GTIN number of 41415-00901 and a "Best If" date of 11/01/2025. Stop using it immediately. If you suspect your child has been exposed to lead, talk to their healthcare provider. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund. Publix customers with additional questions may call the customer care department at 800-242-1227 or visit This article originally appeared on The Daytona Beach News-Journal: Publix baby food recall: Elevated Greenwise lead levels found
