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Miami Herald
22-04-2025
- Business
- Miami Herald
Target issues concerning recall on baby product
Target's business has faced some challenges in the last few years. The company is no stranger to consumer backlash, boycotts, and even being sued by its shareholders. Don't miss the move: Subscribe to TheStreet's free daily newsletter Target's sales also decreased by nearly 1% in 2024 and by over 3% during the fourth quarter of the same year, compared to the year prior. On the positive side, the company is prioritizing newness in its business and investing in new product offerings based on customers' needs. Related: Target announces expansion in new area parents will love Last month, Target (TGT) announced the expansion of its baby and toddler selection by introducing over 2,000 new items across the nursery, apparel, food, and toys categories from Target's own brands, as well as new and emerging brands. This expansion aims to provide customers with more offerings and value, adding more than 30% more newness to Target than last year, since around one-fourth of its customers shop for baby products. Image source: Santiago/Getty Images However, one baby product may be sparking anxiety among Target shoppers. Target is recalling 25,600 4-ounce tubs of baby food from one of its own brands due to a harmful chemical being found in the product. The U.S. Federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) reported a voluntary nationwide recall issued by Target on its Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Purèe, as it detected a major contamination it classified as a Class II "elevated level of lead." A Class II recall is "a situation in which 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," as stated on the FDA's website. However, no lead content level is safe for kids to be exposed to or consume, especially those six years of age or younger, as they are more vulnerable due to their rapid growth. More Retail News: Starbucks returns seasonal fan favorites despite major menu cutsMassive grocery chain shuts down in-house sit-down restaurantsThis retailer steps up after Joann, Party City bankruptcies The recalled baby food product has best-by dates of Dec. 7, 2025, and Dec. 9, 2025. It has lot numbers 4167 and 4169 and UPC number 1 91907-99314 1. If in possession of the contaminated product, Target advises customers to stop using it immediately, go to the online product recall page on its website, and follow the directions listed under the Take Immediate Action section, or call Target Guest Relations at 1-800-440-0680. Related: Veteran fund manager unveils eye-popping S&P 500 forecast The Arena Media Brands, LLC THESTREET is a registered trademark of TheStreet, Inc.
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.
