Baby food sold across the US recalled due to possible health risk
The recall involves a single lot of Tippy Toes puree with patulin levels that may cause immune suppression and nerve damage after long-term exposure, FDA said no illnesses reported.
- The maker of Tippy Toes baby food recalled a single lot of apple, pear and banana fruit puree over elevated patulin levels, according to the FDA.
- Health officials noted that the FDA said patulin is produced by molds in fruits and that long-term exposure may pose health risks, including immune suppression and nerve damage.
- Sold in two-pack plastic tubs, the product carries a "best by" date July 17, 2026, and the FDA advised consumers to discontinue use and return or discard it.
- The FDA reported no illnesses connected to the recall as of Feb. 13; distribution may have included U.S. territories like Guam and Puerto Rico.
- With a July 17, 2026 best-by date, the product’s long shelf life means affected tubs may remain in households later this year, prompting retail returns and disposal practices.
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Baby Food Recalled Nationwide Due to Mold: FDA
California-based Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of fruit puree baby food due to elevated levels of mold toxin patulin, the company said in a recent announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration. The recall applies to “Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana” puree packaged in two-pack plastic tubs with lot number 07174 and a “Best By” date of July 17, 2026, according to the company. The item was distributed in retail grocery outlets acr…
Urgent baby food recall issued after FDA discovers elevated toxin levels in testing
Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of Tippy Toes apple pear banana fruit puree because of elevated levels of patulin. Patulin is a naturally occurring substance (called a mycotoxin) which is produced by molds that grow in fruit.
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