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Euronews
18-04-2025
- Health
- Euronews
Baby food recalled in the US over fears it contains lead. Here's everything we know
ADVERTISEMENT Baby food made for a major commercial retailer has been recalled in the United States over concerns it may have been tainted with elevated levels of lead. Miami-based company Fruselva, which makes baby food sold under a Target store brand, issued the recall in March for more than 25,000 packages because they may contain traces of the heavy metal. Products recalled include Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA). Related Butter recalled in the US after possible contamination with fecal bacteria. Here's what we know The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of December 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of December 9. Consumers should not feed babies the products. It comes amid a series of major recalls in the country, including butter made by a Vermont-based company that contained bacteria commonly found in feces. What happens if you consume lead? The recall is listed as Class II, which means the products are unlikely to cause serious harm, but still have the potential to result in temporary or reversible problems. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Exposure to heavy metals like lead can cause developmental and cognitive problems. Related Shampoo recalled over possible contamination with infection-causing bacteria. Here's what we know What are the symptoms of lead poisoning? According to the Mayo Clinic, symptoms are initially hard to detect and usually only appear once significant or dangerous amounts have accumulated in the body. Particularly in children under the age of 6, lead poisoning is likely to lead to developmental delays and learning difficulties, the clinic advises. Other symptoms include irritability, weight loss, loss of appetite, abdominal pain, fatigue, and seizures.
CBS News
16-04-2025
- Health
- CBS News
Target baby food recalled due to possible elevated levels of lead
A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead. Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of Dec. 9. Consumers should not feed babies the products. The recall is listed as Class II, which means the products are unlikely to cause serious harm, but still have the potential to result in temporary or reversible problems. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children , according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to the heavy metal can cause developmental and cognitive problems. Babies, children under 6 years old and pregnant women are at the highest risk when exposed to lead. Earlier this month, Johnsonville recalled over 22,600 pounds of cheddar bratwurst in several states, including Minnesota and Wisconsin. ___ The Associated Press Health and Science Department receives support from the Howard Hughes Medical Institute's Science and Educational Media Group and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation. The AP is solely responsible for all content.
Fox News
16-04-2025
- Health
- Fox News
Food sold at Target is recalled due to elevated lead levels
A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because the food may contain elevated levels of lead. Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purée, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of Dec. 9. Consumers should not feed these products to babies, the notice indicates. A Target spokesperson told Fox News Digital the recall "involved a limited amount of product, which we took immediate action to remove from our shelves." Because the recall was initiated in March, no impacted products are in circulation, the spokesperson said. The recall is listed as Class II, which means the products are unlikely to cause serious harm but still have the potential to result in temporary or reversible problems. For more Lifestyle articles, visit There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Exposure to the heavy metal can cause developmental and cognitive problems. "As the lead levels rise, children may complain of non-specific symptoms such as headaches, abdominal pain, loss of appetite or constipation," according to the American Academy of Pediatrics. "Children with signs of clumsiness, agitation or decreased activity and drowsiness may be showing signs of central nervous system (CNS) involvement that may rapidly proceed to vomiting, stupor and convulsions. Symptomatic lead toxicity must be treated as an emergency." Most baby food in the U.S. can contain no more than 10 parts per billion of lead — while root vegetable baby food and dry cereals are allowed 20 parts per billion, according to FDA standards listed on its website. Anyone who has the recalled baby food is asked to call corporate guest relations or go to a Target store for a full refund.
Arab Times
16-04-2025
- Health
- Arab Times
Target baby food is recalled over lead contamination
NEW YORK, April 16, (AP): A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead. Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of Dec. 9. Consumers should not feed babies the products. The recall is listed as Class II, which means the products are unlikely to cause serious harm, but still have the potential to result in temporary or reversible problems. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to the heavy metal can cause developmental and cognitive problems.
Yahoo
15-04-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
Target baby food recalled over lead contamination
A company that makes baby food sold under a Target store brand is recalling more than 25,000 packages of a product because it may contain elevated levels of lead. Miami-based Fruselva issued the recall in March for Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, sold in 4-ounce tubs, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The packages include lot number 4167, with a best-by date of Dec. 7, and lot number 4169, with a best-by date of Dec. 9. Consumers should not feed babies the products. The recall is listed as Class II, which means the products are unlikely to cause serious harm, but still have the potential to result in temporary or reversible problems. There is no safe level of exposure to lead for children, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Exposure to the heavy metal can cause developmental and cognitive problems. Copyright 2025 Nexstar Media, Inc. All rights reserved. This material may not be published, broadcast, rewritten, or redistributed.
