“They didn’t see him any different. They’re like, ‘He’s still Superman.’ They still see him as this amazing giant figure who can do anything.”
Sprout Organics has issued a voluntary recall of one of its popular baby food pouches.
On Sept. 16, the U.S. Food and Drug Administration alerted parents across the United States to check their pantry and refrigerators for Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach baby food pouches.
The pouches are believed to “contain elevated levels of lead,” which may “increase blood lead levels,” per the FDA.
On Sept. 23, Sprout Organics expanded its initial recall — which only affected one lot of baby food pouches — to three additional lots due to “potentially elevated lead levels.”
The product, which comes in a 3.5-ounce pouch, was reportedly sold in Walgreens and several other independent stores across 27 states, with most sales occurring between September and December 2024.
It was not sold in any other large retail chain besides Walgreens, according to the FDA.
As of Sept. 23, the only states affected by the recall are: AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WI and WY.
The recalled lots include: 4212 (best by Oct. 29, 2025), 4213 (best by Oct. 30, 2025), 4282 (best by Dec. 4, 2025) and 4310 (best by Feb. 4, 2026).
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The expiration date and lot code can be found on the bottom strip on the back of the pouch, per the FDA.
While no illnesses have been reported to date, parents are being urged to return any affected pouches to their local store for a full refund.
Parents with questions can contact Sprout Organics at 510-833-6089 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time or through email at Info@sproutorganics.com.
Why are the baby food pouches being recalled?
The Sprout Organics baby food pouches are being recalled due to lead concerns.
Lead is a naturally-occurring metal that is toxic to humans, according to Today.com. It is found in the earth’s soil and can be absorbed by plants as they grow — eventually finding their way into food supply.
According to the FDA, “there is no known safe level of exposure to lead,” though “it is not possible to completely prevent lead from entering food supply.”
Exposure to high levels of lead exposure over a short period of time can result in metallic taste, nausea, diarrhea, dehydration, headaches, loss of appetite, memory loss, exhaustion and irritability, per the FDA.
Lead contamination symptoms are more likely with acute exposure to high levels or chronic exposure.
“If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, this can affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems,” the FDA added in its Sept. 23 announcement.
The baby food recall comes four months after Publix recalled its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches due to “the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead,” per the FDA.
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In April, Target issued a similar recall to its Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree for “elevated level of lead,” per the FDA.
