The Recall Desk
Agency classClass IIOur severity:ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1094-2016·Announced 2016-04-27

Gerber Organic 2nd Foods Pouches Recalled for Packaging Air Holes

Nestle Infant Nutrition is voluntarily recalling two batches of Gerber Organic 2nd Foods pouches because packaging air holes may cause mold and yeast growth.

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 and involves a voluntary precautionary measure for packaging defects that may lead to spoilage (mold/yeast), fitting the criteria for moderate severity without reported illnesses.

Plain-English summary

Nestle Infant Nutrition is voluntarily recalling two batches of GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS Pouches, specifically the Carrots, Apples & Mangoes variety. The recall covers specific batches identified by UPC 15000074395, with batch codes 51955335XX and 51965335XX. The affected products were manufactured in July 2015 and have best-by dates of July 13, 2016, and July 14, 2016, respectively.

The recall is being issued because the products do not meet quality standards. Specifically, the packaging may contain air holes, which could result in product spoilage from mold and yeast growth, as well as an off smell and taste. The source text notes that the recall involves two varieties, Pears, Carrots & Peas, and Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, though the structured product information provided focuses on the Carrots, Apples & Mangoes variety.

The affected products were distributed domestically in the following states: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, and WI. No foreign or VA/DOD distribution is reported. Consumers should check their pantries for these specific batch codes and UPCs. If found, the products should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, 3.5 oz., film pouches, 6 pouches per display box/ 2 display boxes per case, 9Pc AsstA CbPk 1.96 Lbs; Asst EcomPk1 18 pc, 3.94 Lbs.; 48 Pc 10.48 Lbs.; 4 x 3.5 oz.
Manufacturer
Nestle Infant Nutrition
Category
Food — Infant Food
Hazard

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 (7)

  • UPC: 15000074395 GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Carrots
  • Apples & Mangoes
  • Batch 51955335XX manufactured July 14
  • 2015 Best By: July 13
  • 2016
  • Batch 51965335XX manufactured July 15
  • 2015 Best By: July 14

Distribution

Distributed in 36 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Nestle Infant Nutrition 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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