Sprout Organics is expanding a recall of its sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches, due to potentially elevated lead levels.
In an alert posted Tuesday, the Food and Drug Administration said the recall was first shared on Sept. 16, but the latest expansion includes additional lots of the 3.5-ounce pouches.
The pouches were sold online, in Walgreens and in independent retailers in 28 states: 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.
“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 notes, adding exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels.
The following details, printed on the lower back of the product, indicate the recalled pouches:
If consumers have any product matching these descriptions, the FDA advises returning it to a local store for a refund.
To date, no illnesses have been reported and no other Sprout Organics products are impacted, the FDA added.
Consumers with questions can contact the company at 510-833-6089 or by email at Info@sproutorganics.com.
