Gerber Recall - Choking Hazard Causes Baby Food Recall

Gerber organic baby food recall

Choking hazard has caused a Gerber baby food recall. FDA is aware and "concurs," but no press release or any information as of this morning, Saturday, July 14, from Gerber or FDA on the subject baby food recall.

AP Reports that Gerber "recalled all packages of its organic rice and organic oatmeal cereals Friday because of potential clumping of the baby food, which can pose a choking hazard. ... The company said a "limited quantity" of the cereals could contain lumps that do not dissolve in water or milk."

Gerber recall was issued after the company said it has received "complaints of choking but no reports of injury."

Gerber food recall is mainly about the organic cereals. While there is no announcement about this baby food recall from Gerber or FDA please see below the fact sheet about organic cereals from Gerber.

Gerber ORGANIC Cereals Fact Sheet*

Organic " Made from organic whole grains, Gerber ORGANIC Cereals, like all of Gerber's original single grain cereals, are an excellent source of iron and zinc for infants and continue to provide essential nutrients into toddlerhood. Gerber ORGANIC Cereals are also a good source of calcium and many other essential vitamins and minerals.

Developmentally Appropriate " The perfect introduction of solid food for babies.

Convenient " Completely cooked and ready to serve " just add liquid!

Flavor Variety " Gerber ORGANIC Whole Grain Oatmeal and Gerber ORGANIC Whole Grain Rice.

Fortified to help with healthy growth

Iron is an essential nutrient for babies' healthy physical growth and mental development. The recommended daily amount of iron for infants is 15 mg, and 10 mg for toddlers. Gerber ORGANIC Cereals are a great product solution, with each serving providing 45% (6.75 mg) of the daily value of iron to infants and 60% to toddlers!

Quick Facts

Gerber's ORGANIC Cereals are USDA Organic Certified.
ORGANIC Cereals will be available at mass grocery retail outlets.
The suggested retail price is $2.59.

* Reprinted from Gerber.com