The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0355-2014·Announced 2013-12-04

Plum Organics Baby Food Recalled for Post-Process Contamination

Plum Inc is recalling Zucchini, Banana & Amaranth Organic Baby Food due to a manufacturing defect that led to post-process contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II. Per the rubric, FDA Class II recalls are assigned a score of 4 (Severe), particularly when specific injury reports are not explicitly detailed in the provided text but the classification indicates a significant risk.

Plain-English summary

Plum Inc is recalling specific lots of Plum Organics Zucchini, Banana & Amaranth Organic Baby Food. The product is sold in 3.5 oz. flexible pouches with resealable spouts, packaged in 6-count cartons or 4-count packages. The recall involves 597,827 cases across all varieties, with Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. The product was distributed nationwide and to several international locations, including Korea, China, Mexico, and the United Kingdom.

The recall was initiated due to a manufacturing defect that resulted in post-process contamination. The source text does not specify the exact nature of the contaminant or report any illnesses or injuries associated with the product. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific Best By dates and codes listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the distributor, Nest Collective, Inc., for further instructions or a refund.

The recalled product

Product
Plum Organics Zucchini, Banana & Amaranth Organic Baby Food; 3.5 oz. Pouch; Flexible pouch with Resealable spout. Packaged for individual sale in 6 count cartons and in 4 count packages. Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT. DISTRIBUTED BY:
Manufacturer
Plum Inc
Affected units
597,827

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (3)

  • Item number 1238: Selling Unit UPC: 846675001061
  • Case UPC: 846675001238 Item number 80021
  • Selling Unit UPC: 846675001061

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 30 recalled by Plum Inc under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 30 products in this recall →