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Fruit puree pouches sold nationwide at Kroger, Meijer and Target are being recalled due to defective pouches that could introduce plastic into the finished puree.
PT Organics announced that it recalled Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. (113 g) pouches after its supplier recalled the defective pouches the week before, according to a company announcement posted to the Food and Drug Administration's (FDA) website.
"PT Organics’ inspections of finished product made with the recalled packaging confirmed the presence of a strand of a soft, food-grade plastic attached to the inside of a small number of pouches," the announcement stated.
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The recalled product was sold exclusively at Kroger, Meijer and Target from March 6 to July 13. No injuries tied to the recalled product have been reported.
Here's what to know.
What is the exact fruit puree product being recalled?
The recalled fruit pouches can be identified using the bar code 8 15367 01078 0, which is stamped on the back of the pouch in black ink, according to the recall. It will also have the number 4 printed on the right side of the pouch's seam.
"Please look carefully at the barcode because there are similar looking pouches that are not being recalled," the company stated in a post on Instagram.
The product also has the following best-before dates:
- Jan. 19, 2027 (01/19/2027)
- Jan. 20, 2027 (01/20/2027)
- March 17, 2027 (03/17/2027)
- March 18, 2027 (03/18/2027)
- May 14, 2027 (05/14/2027)
- May 15, 2027 (05/15/2027)
What should you do if you own the recalled product?
Consumers who have purchased the product should stop use immediately and throw the pouches away or return them to where they were originally purchased for a refund, the company stated.
Anyone with questions regarding the recall can contact PT Organics' consumer support desk at 888-566-2363, Monday to Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. ET. Consumers can also visit the company's website, pumpkintreesnacks.com.
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This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Fruit puree pouches sold at Kroger, Meijer, Target recalled
