Gerber arrowroot biscuits recalled over possible paper and plastic fragments
Gerber is recalling Arrowroot Biscuits in a downstream recall because they contain an arrowroot flour ingredient recalled by the supplier over potential contamination with soft kraft paper and plastic bag pieces.
What this means for you
Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.
Our severity reasoning: Rubric level 3 covers risk-of-harm products where injury has not yet been reported: this is an FDA Class II recall over potential foreign material in a food eaten by infants, with no illnesses or injuries stated in the source.
Plain-English summary
Gerber Products Company, doing business as Nestle Infant Nutrition, is recalling Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, net weight 5.5 oz (155 g), in a plastic resealable bag with UPC 015000005962, packed four bags per case with UPC 015000935726. About 258,474 cases were distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico. The FDA has classified this recall as Class II.
This is a downstream recall. The product contains an arrowroot flour ingredient that was voluntarily recalled by the supplier due to potential contamination of soft kraft paper and plastic bag pieces.
Affected product carries product number 12212034 across batch codes 5198565504 through 5259565505, with best-if-used-by dates running from 16 October 2026 to 16 December 2026.
Consumers can identify affected product by the UPC, product number and best-if-used-by date printed on the pack, and may contact Gerber Products Company for further information.
The recalled product
- Product
- Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, Net Wt. 5.5 oz. (155g), packaged in a plastic resealable bag with UPC 015000005962, packed 4 bags/case with UPC 015000935726; Made for Gerber Products Co., Fremont, MI 49413
- Category
- Food — Infant food
- Affected units
- 258,474
Distribution
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