Sprout Organics, a baby and toddler food company, has expanded an earlier voluntary recall of its food pouches due to potentially elevated lead levels. The recall affects the products sold in 28 states. Here’s everything you need to know about the recall. What is the recalled product?
The affected product is Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach, packaged in 3.5-ounce pouches. On Tuesday, the company announced that it is recalling additional lots of this product. On Sept. 16, the company had recalled one lot of its Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach food pouches. No illnesses have been reported to date, and no other Sprout Organics products are impacted by this voluntary recall.Why is the product recalled?The recall was initiated after routine sampling revealed potentially elevated levels of lead in the product. This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).Lead exposure, even at low levels, is linked to multiple health problems. “Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. The effects of lead depend upon the amount and duration of exposure and age/body weight. 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 federal agency said in a release. How to identify the recalled products?
If you have purchased the Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches, look for the expiration date and lot code printed on the bottom strip on the back of the pouch.
Product name: Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach (3.5 oz pouch)
- Best by – Oct292025, Lot code – 4212
- Best by – Oct302025, Lot code – 4213
- Best by – Dec042025, Lot code – 4282
- Best by – Feb042026, Lot code – 4310
Where were the affected products distributed?The recalled pouches were sold nationwide at Walgreens, as well as independent retailers in Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming. They were also available for purchase online. It was not sold in any other large retail chain besides Walgreens.What to do if you have the recalled product?If you have purchased the product matching the above description, you should return it to the local store for a full refund. If you have further questions about this recalled product, you can contact the company via phone at 510-833-6089 from Monday through Friday, 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time, or reach them via email at Info@sproutorganics.com.
