Target recalls baby food due to lead contamination concerns

Target baby food recall overview:

• Who: Fruselva USA is recalling 25,600 units of Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree.
• Why: The recall is due to elevated levels of lead contamination.
• Where: The recall is effective across the United States.

Fruselva USA has initiated a recall of more than 25,000 units of its Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, distributed by Target, due to concerns over lead contamination. 

The Target baby food recall affects products sold across the United States.

The recall was initiated on March 12, 2025. It affects 4-ounce packages intended for children aged six months and older, marked with lot numbers 4169 and 4167 and best-by dates of Dec. 7 and Dec. 9, 2025. 

Fruselva is a Spanish company, and Fruselva USA manufactures the Good & Gather brand of baby purees sold exclusively at Target stores nationwide.

FDA issues Class II recall over Target baby food

The Target baby food recall is classified as a Class II recall, indicating a low risk of serious health consequences. 

According to the Food and Drug Administration (FDA), exposure to lead can cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health effects. However, even low levels of lead can result in developmental delays.

“Consumers and businesses should not use, sell or distribute the recalled baby food and are urged to check their inventories for the affected lot numbers and best-by dates,” the recall notice advises.

Fruselva USA is actively working to address the issue by removing the affected products from store shelves and advising consumers to check their purchases for the specified lot numbers and expiration dates. 

Consumers seeking more information about the recall can visit the FDA website or contact Target’s customer service for further assistance.

Fruselva USA says it has not received any reports of illness or injury related to the recall so far. The company is not currently facing legal action over the recall, but Top Class Actions follows recalls closely as they sometimes lead to class action lawsuits.

In other baby food concerns, Abbott Laboratories is facing class action allegations for failing to disclose that its Similac infant formula contains heavy metals, such as arsenic, cadmium, lead and mercury.

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