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19-05-2025
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Grocery Store Chain Recalls Popular Baby Food Pouch Due to 'Elevated Levels of Lead'
Publix has recalled its GreenWise brand Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea food pouch The supermarket chain shared the pouches had "elevated levels of lead" discovered during a routine sampling Publix added that there have been "no reported cases of illness" linked to the productPublix had recalled a popular baby food pouch due to potential lead contamination. The grocery store chain announced its GreenWise brand was recalling the Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea food pouch, noting that the recall is voluntary and has been made due to 'elevated levels of lead.' The recall was made after routine sampling and the company added that there have been no reported illnesses linked to this product. The pouches come in four-ounce containers and have the identification number of 41415-00901. Their sell by date is listed as Nov. 1, 2025. '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 statement. 'To date, there have been no reported cases of illness.' Anyone who purchased the product can return it to their Publix store for a full refund. And any customers with further questions have been directed to the supermarket chain's customer care department at 1-800-242-1227 or their website at Never miss a story — sign up for to stay up-to-date on the best of what PEOPLE has to offer, from celebrity news to compelling human interest stories. Publix has stores in eight states, including Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. This recall marks the latest in popular baby food brands identifying elevated lead levels. Target issued a recall of its Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree in April. For children, ingesting even low levels of lead can lead to health complications as they grow older, according to Mayo Clinic. Children may develop issues with brain development, which can cause "irreversible damage.' Being exposed to high levels of lead can also lead to 'damage the kidneys and nervous system in both children and adults,' per the clinic. Read the original article on People
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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US grocery chain recalls baby food pouches due to possible lead contamination
Publix, a nationwide supermarket chain, has issued a voluntary recall of baby food over potential lead contamination. The popular grocery store announced this week that pouches of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food were being pulled from shelves. 'The product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead,' a press release stated. 'This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling and is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,' it added. In a statement, Maria Brous, Publix Director of Communications, said there had been no reported cases of illness from the recalled food pouches. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' she said. '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 our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, currently operates 1,404 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. This recall comes less than a month after Target issued a similar recall over its Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree. More than 25,000 packages of the baby food, sold in 4-ounce tubs, were affected by the recall, which was initiated due to potentially elevated levels of lead, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall was 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. Earlier this week, Wells Enterprises, also known as Wells Dairy, issued a voluntary recall of 22 different types of ice cream and frozen yogurt treats due to the possible 'presence of plastic' in more than 17,000 tubs. You can find a full list of all the recalled flavors here.
Yahoo
17-05-2025
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US grocery chain recalls baby food pouches due to possible lead contamination
Publix, a nationwide supermarket chain, has issued a voluntary recall of baby food over potential lead contamination. The popular grocery store announced this week that pouches of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food were being pulled from shelves. 'The product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead,' a press release stated. 'This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling and is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration,' it added. In a statement, Maria Brous, Publix Director of Communications, said there had been no reported cases of illness from the recalled food pouches. 'As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,' she said. '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 our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at Publix, the largest employee-owned company in the U.S. with more than 260,000 associates, currently operates 1,404 stores in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. This recall comes less than a month after Target issued a similar recall over its Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree. More than 25,000 packages of the baby food, sold in 4-ounce tubs, were affected by the recall, which was initiated due to potentially elevated levels of lead, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall was 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. Earlier this week, Wells Enterprises, also known as Wells Dairy, issued a voluntary recall of 22 different types of ice cream and frozen yogurt treats due to the possible 'presence of plastic' in more than 17,000 tubs. You can find a full list of all the recalled flavors here.
Yahoo
16-05-2025
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Publix issues recall on some baby food over possible high lead levels
Publix is pulling some pouches of baby food from store shelves. The company is recalling the GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach, and Pea, baby foods. Company officials said the four-ounce plastic pouches could contain high levels of lead. Shoppers can return those items for a full refund. The company is recalling the product from stores throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. '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. '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. Publix customers with additional questions may call our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at Click here to download our free news, weather and smart TV apps. And click here to stream Channel 9 Eyewitness News live.
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15-05-2025
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Publix recalls baby food due to possibility of high lead levels
Publix has issued a voluntary recall of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food. It is sold in 4-ounce pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated lead levels. It is marked with a GTIN number 41415-00901 and a 'best if used by' date of 11/01/2025. The company is recalling the product from stores throughout Alabama, Florida, Georgia, Kentucky, North Carolina, South Carolina, Tennessee, and Virginia. '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. '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. Publix customers with additional questions may call our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at [DOWNLOAD: Free WSB-TV News app for alerts as news breaks] TRENDING STORIES: 'I have plans for that money': Woman says Truist Bank is holding $30,000 of her money hostage Kemp signs bill that could make Fulton County residents foot the bill for Trump's GA legal fees EPA announces rollback on forever chemical limits. What that means for your drinking water [SIGN UP: WSB-TV Daily Headlines Newsletter]
