The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0368-2014·Announced 2013-12-04

Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Baby Food Recalled for Contamination

Plum Inc is recalling Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food due to a manufacturing defect that led 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 2/5 (Moderate).

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a situation that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The source text does not report specific illnesses or injuries, aligning with a moderate severity rating for a precautionary recall due to contamination.

Plain-English summary

Plum Inc is recalling Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food, 4.0 oz. pouches, 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 involves 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 product is distributed by Nest Collective, Inc.

Consumers should stop using the recalled product and check their pantries for the specific Best By dates and codes listed above. For more information, consumers can contact Nest Collective at 1-877-914-PLUM or visit www.nest-collective.com.

The recalled product

Product
Plum Organics Apple & Carrot Organic Baby Food, 4.0 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: NEST…
Manufacturer
Plum Inc
Category
Food — Baby Food
Hazard
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 1634: Selling Unit UPC:890180001221
  • Case UPC:890180001634. Item 80018
  • Selling Unit UPC:890180001221

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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