Plum Organics Recalls Baby Food Pouches For Potential Choking Hazard

By Laurel Maloy, contributing writer, Food Online

Voluntary baby food recall affects two of the company’s products for babies six months and older

Plum Organics has voluntarily recalled approximately 12,000 cases distributed to retailers nationwide. Intermittent damage to the packages’ plastic spouts may have occurred during manufacturing. This manufacturing defect presents a choking hazard for infants.

This recall follows right on the heels of a voluntary recall on Nov 8, 2013. A manufacturing defect, affecting its Baby Stage 2, Tots Mish Mash and Kids lines, was thought to contribute to spoilage of the product.

These baby food pouches can be fitted with a specially designed spoon, though some babies are given the pouch to suck the food from. The small plastic fragment can possibly become detached, the cause for concern about a choking hazard. No injuries have been reported as of this date, though 14 consumer complaints were received about the damaged spouts. Upon receiving complaints, the company discovered manufacturing damage to the rim of the spout. The most noticeable defect is a depression in the rim, though some also have a loose, small fragment of plastic attached to the damaged area. 

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The products recalled are manufactured under the Plum Organics label and include one variety from each of its World Baby Italy and World Baby Thailand lines. It can be identified by the “Best By” dates on the packages:

• World Baby Italy — Zucchini & Spinach with Pasta Marinara with “Best By” date of BB : 09Sep14
• World Baby Thailand — Roasted Pumpkin & Coconut Rice with “Best By” date of BB : 10Sep14

Plum Products are sold at major retailers: Babies R Us, Target, Safeway, Whole Foods, HEB, Kroger, Ralph’s, Walgreens, Albertsons, and Amazon, as well as at some smaller retailers. The products are available online and in brick-and-mortar stores.

Consumers who have purchased affected products can contact the Plum Organics Consumer Hotline 24 hours a day, 7 days a week at 866-535-3774. An email can also be sent to request reimbursement. More information is available here.