Sprout Organics has expanded its voluntary recall of fruit and veggie pouches that could have high levels of lead.
The initial recall was announced last week for one lot. This week, the company added another three lots that were sold at Walgreen’s and at independent retailers in 28 states, including Pennsylvania.
The company said the recall was “initiated after routine sampling,” according to an announcement with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
“Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead.
“The effects of lead depend upon the amount and duration of exposure and age/body weight. 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 independent retailers, which are not named, are in Pennsylvania as well as 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, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming. The pouches also were sold online.
The best-by dates and lot codes for the recalled 3.5-ounce pouches are:
Lot 4212, best by Oct. 29, 2025
Lot 4213, best by Oct. 30, 2025
Lot 4282, best by Dec. 4, 2025
Lot 4310, best by Feb. 4, 2026
Two years ago, federal agencies had reported that lead contaminated pouches from WanaBana had caused illness in more than 500 children. The pouches were found to be contaminated with “extremely high” levels of lead and chromium.
For more information, call 510-833-6089, between noon and 8 p.m. Monday through Friday or send an email to info@sproutorganics.com.