Agency classClass IIOur severity:Severe FDA (Food)·F-0360-2014·Announced 2013-12-04

Plum Organics Baby Food Recalled for Post-Process Contamination

Plum Inc. is recalling Green Bean, Pear & Greek Yogurt organic baby food due to a manufacturing defect leading to post-process contamination.

The agency’s classification

FDA (Food): Class II

Class II is a situation in which use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences, or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote.

This is the agency’s own classification, taken from its notice. The severity score below is our assessment, not the agency’s. How recall classes work

What this means for you

Our assessment, not the agency’s: severity 4/5 (Severe).

The hazard poses a serious risk of illness, injury, or structural failure. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classification is FDA Class II, which corresponds to a Severe rating (score 4) under the rubric, particularly given the product is baby food and the defect involves post-process contamination.

Plain-English summary

Plum Inc. is recalling specific lots of Plum Organics Green Bean, Pear & Greek Yogurt Organic Baby Food, 4 oz. pouches. The recall is due to a manufacturing defect that led to post-process contamination. The affected product is packaged in 6-count cartons and 4-count packages with Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT.

The recall covers 597,827 total cases across all varieties. The product was distributed nationwide and to Korea, China, Mexico, Hong Kong, Singapore, Malaysia, Costa Rica, Jordan, Bermuda, Indonesia, and the United Kingdom. The item number is 1399, with a Selling Unit UPC of 846675001337 and a Case UPC of 846675001399.

Consumers should check their pantries for the specific Best By dates and codes listed above. If they have the affected product, they should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product: Plum Organics Green Bean, Pear & Greek Yogurt Organic Baby Food, 4 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…
Manufacturer: Plum Inc
Category: Food — Baby Food
Hazard: contamination
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 1399: Selling Unit UPC:846675001337
Case UPC:846675001399
Best By dates ranging from 08/05/14 to 12/08/14 and the letters AT.

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.

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