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Miami Herald
23-05-2025
- Health
- Miami Herald
Publix has recalled baby food due to lead levels. What shoppers should know
Publix has recalled fruit and vegetable baby food sold under its GreenWise brand in Florida and seven other states after testing found elevated amounts of lead. Publix announced the recall on its website on May 9 and it applies to all 1,404 stores in the Lakeland-based chain. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration posted its recall announcement on Thursday. The problem with lead Exposure to lead, even small amounts, can be harmful to children, especially those ages 6 and younger, according to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Lead can harm the brain and nervous systems and lead to developmental problems like growth and speech. What to look for The recalled baby food comes in 4-ounce pouches of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food with a best by date of 11/1/2025. The Global Trade Item Number (GTIN) is 41415-00901. Bowman Andros produced and distributed the baby food from its Virginia plant for Publix. Where was the baby food sold? The Pear, Kiwil, Spinach & Pea Baby Food was sold in the eight states Publix has stores in: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. How did Publix find the problem? Publix discovered the problem in North Carolina and initiated the recall after routine sampling discovered elevated amounts of lead. North Carolina agricultural officials found levels at 13.4 parts per billion in the samples, according to ABC News. In January, the FDA offered a guidance report that recommended a limit of 10 parts per billion for products intended for babies and young children. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous said in the FDA recall announcement. 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.' What you should do Consumers who have purchased the GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food may return the pouches to their local store for a full refund, Brous said. Publix customers with additional questions can call the customer care department at 800-242-1227. Target baby food recall Miami's Fruselva USA recalled two lots of Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree that it manufactures for Target stores nationwide in March. The concern? The possibility it contained too much lead. That Target baby food recall covered lot Nos. 4169 with a best by date of Dec. 9, 2025, and 4167 with a best by date of Dec. 7, 2025. About 25,600 4-ounce bowls were in that recall. Miami Herald reporter David J. Neal contributed to this report.
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.
