Recall Alert: Baby Food, Baby Snacks, and Carnitas

TARGET BABY FOOD

Around 25-thousand packages of baby food are being recalled because of possible lead contamination.   The recall affects 4 oz. containers of Target’s Good and Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, and Kale and Thyme Vegetable Puree.  The packages have a best-by date of December 7th and December 9^th and include the lot number 4167 and the lot number 4169.

GERBER TEETHING STICKS

Gerber is issuing a second warning about the recall and discontinuation of all lots of GERBER® SOOTHE N CHEW® TEETHING STICKS (Strawberry Apple and Banana varieties in 3.2 oz and 1.58 oz packages) due to a choking hazard for babies and young children. The recalled product has been recently found still being sold online and still in some stores nationwide.
Gerber is urging consumers to NOT feed these to your children and return them (if you have purchased them) for a full refund.   This recall was originally issued way back in January but the packages could still be circulating.

Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Sticks, Strawberry Apple, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04618 7, all lot codes

Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 3.2 Oz (90g), with UPC 0 15000 04608 8, all lot codes

Gerber Snacks for Baby soothe ‘n’ chew Teething Sticks, Banana, Net Wt 1.58 Oz (45g), with UPC 0 15000 01015 7, all lot codes

If you have more questions, contact Gerber’s 24/7 hotline:  800-4-GERBER.

ALDI PORK CARNITAS

Aldi 16-oz. sleeved trays labeled “Pork Carnitas SEASONED & SEARED PORK WITH JUICES SLOW COOKED WITH CITRUS” with “USE BY” dates of “06/30/2025” or “07/01/2025” have been recalled due to potential contamination with metal fragments.

These packages have the establishment number “Est. 46049” inside the USDA inspection mark and were distributed to Aldi supermarkets across the nation.  The fully cooked pork carnitas were produced on April 1st and 2nd, 2025.  If you have any of the packages, return them to the store (and since it’s Aldi- you’ll get their Twice As Nice return policy!).

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