PT Organics Limited is recalling select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana and Strawberry pouches sold nationwide at Kroger, Meijer and Target after a packaging defect was found that may result in plastic contamination.
The Oregon-based company initiated the recall after its packaging supplier recalled a production run of defective pouches last week, according to the Food and Drug Administration. PT Organics’ inspection of finished products made with the recalled packaging confirmed that a strand of soft, food-grade plastic was attached to the inside of a small number of pouches.
The affected 4-ounce pouches were sold between March 6 and July 13, according to the company’s announcement on Tuesday.
The recalled pouches can be identified by the following codes, which are stamped in black ink on the back of the pouch:
- Barcode: 8 15367 01078 0
- Lane number – identified by the number ‘4’ printed on the rear right-hand side seam
- Best-Before-Date (BBD) of 01/19/2027, 01/20/2027, 03/17/2027, 03/18/2027, 05/14/2027, or 05/15/2027.
“We are removing potentially affected pouches from the marketplace, working with retailers and our packaging supplier, and sharing information with consumers so they can identify the product and know exactly what to do,” PT Organics Limited said in a statement on its website.
The company encourages consumers or caregivers who have the recalled product in their possession to dispose of it or return the product to the place of purchase. It should not be eaten or fed to another person.
No injuries have been reported, and no other Pumpkin Tree branded products, best-before-dates, or flavors are affected by this recall, the company said in its announcement.
Consumers with questions or concerns may visit www.pumpkintreesnacks.com or contact PT Organics Limited via their consumer support desk at 888-566-2363, Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm E.T. for more information.
This is a developing story and may be updated.
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