Sprout Organics has initiated a recall of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach because it may contain elevated levels of lead.
The product, in 3.5-ounce pouches, was sold in Walgreens and some independent stores in the Southern United States with most sales occurring between September and December 2024. The product was not sold in any other large grocery chain besides Walgreens.
Consumers can use the following information to determine whether they have the recalled product in their homes: Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach in 3.5-ounce pouches with the lot code 4212 and an expiration date of October. 10.
If consumers have product matching the description in their possession, they should return it to their local store for a full refund. The lot code and expiration date are printed on the bottom strip on the back of the pouch.
No illnesses have been reported to date and no other Sprout Organics products are impacted by this recall. The recall is being initiated after routine sampling.
Consumers with questions should contact the company at 510-833-6089 or by email at [email protected].
About lead contamination
Lead is a toxic substance present in our environment in small amounts and everyone is exposed to some lead from daily actions such as inhaling dust, eating food, or drinking water.
Exposure to larger amounts of lead can cause lead poisoning. While lead can affect nearly every bodily system, its effects depend upon the amount of and duration of lead exposure and age of the person exposed.
Symptoms can include abdominal pain, vomiting, lethargy, irritability, weakness, behavior or mood changes, delirium, seizures, and coma. However, infants, young children and the developing fetus can be affected by chronic exposure to amounts of lead that may not result in obvious symptoms of lead poisoning.
A child with lead poisoning may not look or act sick. Lead poisoning in children can cause: learning disabilities, developmental delays, and lower IQ scores.
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