Publix Super Markets, INc. Fruselva USA, based in Lakeland, Florida, has issued a voluntary recall of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food produced by Bowman Andros LLC and distributed by Publix grocery stores due to elevated levels of lead. Lead is a neurotoxin that can affect nearly every system in the human body and is especially dangerous for young children.
Background
The potential contamination with elevated levels of lead was discovered through routine product sampling.
The company said that all affected product has been removed from store shelves.
Distribution
The affected product was distributed through Publix grocery stores across the company’s eight-state operating area in Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky.
Product Details
- Product – GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach, & Pea Baby Food
- Weight – 4 oz
- GTIN Code – 41415-00901
- Best if Used by Date – November 1, 2025
Consumer Action
Consumers are advised to check their homes for the recalled items.
As with all food recalls, consumers are strongly advised to discontinue use of the affected product even if it looks or smells safe to eat.
Anyone in possession of the recalled products is requested to not sell, serve, donate, or distribute them.
Consumers should return the impacted item to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away.
Consumers with additional questions or comments can contact the company’s customer care department at 800-242-1227 or visit the publix.com website.
Health Risks
There have been no reports of injuries in connection with consumption of the recalled product. Anyone who has been exposed to the product, and is experiencing illness or adverse reactions, should contact a medical provider immediately.
Elevation in lead can lead directly to decreased cognitive function, reduced IQ, difficulty in problem solving, reduced or stunted brain development or reduced neuroplasticity. Children are particularly vulnerable to lead because their bodies absorb lead more readily than adults. As a result, elevations in anger, drug use, and even violent crime have been identified in those who suffer lead poisoning during formative years.
This is the second recall of baby food within the last 60 days. In early April, Good & Gather baby food sold in Target retail stores was also recalled due to elevated levels of lead.
