Grocery Store Chain Recalls Popular Baby Food Pouch Due to 'Elevated Levels of Lead'
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 publix.com.
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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.
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