"Last week, Sprout Organics issued a voluntary recall of one lot of its sweet potato, apple and spinach baby food pouches because "it may contain elevated levels of lead," according to a company announcement posted on the U.S. Food and Drug Administration's website on Sept. 16. On Sept. 23, the company expanded its recall to include three additional lots of the baby food pouches. Now, four lots in total have been recalled, with expiration dates ranging from Oct. 29, 2025, to Feb. 4, 2026."
"The recalled sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches were sold online, in Walgreens stores, and at independent retailers in at least 27 states, per the FDA. Sprout Organics manufactures a variety of organic pouches, snacks and meals for babies and toddlers, according to its website. Sprout Organics initiated the voluntary recall after routine sampling of its products found that certain lots of its baby food pouches may contain high levels of lead. No illnesses have been reported to date, the company said."
Sprout Organics recalled four lots of sweet potato, apple and spinach baby food pouches with expiration dates from Oct. 29, 2025 to Feb. 4, 2026 after routine sampling indicated potential elevated lead levels. The pouches were sold online, at Walgreens, and at independent retailers in at least 27 states. No illnesses have been reported. Lead is a naturally occurring soil heavy metal that plants absorb during growth and has no safe level of exposure. Even low levels can raise blood lead levels. In children, lead exposure can damage the brain and nervous system and impair learning and development.
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