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Tippy Toes Baby Food recalled due to Elevated Levels of Patulin
4 days ago •source fda.gov
United States
IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods ("Initiative Foods") is recalling one lot of the "Tippy Toes" brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree ("Product") due to elevated levels of patulin. The Product was distributed nationwide in retail grocery stores in all U.S. states other than Alaska. The Product may have been distributed in the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.As per the FDA, Patulin is a naturally occurring substance (called a mycotoxin) which is produced by molds that may grow in various fruits, including apples. Long-term exposure resulting from ingestion of patulin can lead to various adverse health consequences, including a potential for immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
AFFECTED PRODUCT:
- Product Name: Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana
- Packaging Format: 2-pack plastic tubs with product information sleeve
- UPC: 036800 265783
- Lot Number: 07174
- Expiration Date: Best By "BB 07/17/2026"
- Package Code Identifier: INIA0120
The "Best By" (expiration) date is found on the bottom of each plastic tub. The recalled Product will have a date stamped as "BB 07/17/2026." The package is also marked with the package code "INIA0120".
The recalled Product was sampled under the Total Diet Study by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration ("FDA"), which found elevated patulin levels higher than is common for these products.
Source: www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/if-copack-llc-dba-initiative-foods-recalls-tippy-toes-brand-apple-pear-banana-because-possible
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