Target has initiated a nationwide recall of 25,600 units of its Good & Gather baby food due to elevated lead levels, following reports from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA). The recall, initiated in March, affects products sold exclusively at Target stores across the United States.
Highlights
- Target announced a voluntary recall of 25,000 baby food jars by Good & Gather.
- The affected products were removed from shelves across U.S. stores.
- The FDA advises consumers to check for lot numbers 4167 or 4169, discard the product, or contact Target for a refund.
Target Recalls Contaminated Good & Gather Baby Products
In its official statement, the retail chain store said that the jars by Good & Gather containing pea, kale, zucchini, and thyme vegetable puree were found to have an alarming lead content.
Target performed the recall process, emphasizing its commitment to offering safe food items. It has called its suppliers across the U.S. to remove the affected 4-ounce jars from their stock.
This recall was for a limited number of Good & Gather products to comply with the food safety regulations of the local, state, and federal authorities.
Details of the Adulterated Baby Products
Target’s latest recall attempt includes Good & Gather’s baby food jars with lot number 4169. The ‘best by date’ for this lot is December 9. Besides this, jars with lot number 4167 have a ‘best by date’ of December 7.
The lot numbers are provided for users near any product’s barcode or expiration date, including the contaminated baby food jars.
FDA Classification and Ongoing Monitoring
The FDA classified this as a Class II recall for 25,000 contaminated Good & Gather jars. This implies that the baby food item may not cause serious harm. However, minor/temporary health issues are likely to occur.
According to the FDA, the developing brains of babies are also at risk of elevated lead levels. Consumption of products like the recalled Good & Gather jars can result in neurological troubles like learning disabilities, lowered IQ, and behavior issues.
Some signs of lead poisoning in kids are speech and hearing troubles, hyperactivity, fatigue, irritability, and developmental delay.
Consumers Who Have Bought The Products Can Follow These Steps
While Target has announced a recall of 25,000 Good & Gather jars, many have already purchased the contaminated product. The retail chain store has advised those buyers to check for the lot numbers. If it matches 4167 or 4169, they should discard the baby food item.
Customers can even contact the retail giant to get a refund. To do so, they can call 1-800-440-0680 or take the product to local Target stores.
