CLASS II Food recall · Reported 27 Apr 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Gerber Organic 2ND Foods¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, film recalled
Nestle Infant Nutrition is recalling Gerber Organic 2ND Foods¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, film, 6 pouches per display box/ 2, distributed in 36 states. The recall was initiated on 24 Mar 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-1094-2016
- FDA event ID
- 73615
- Recalling firm
- Nestle Infant Nutrition, Florham Park, NJ
- Brand
- Gerber
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 24 Mar 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Apr 2016
- Reported
- 27 Apr 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Press Release
- Reason category
- Mold
- Product category
- Carrots
Timeline
| 24 Mar 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Apr 2016 | Classified by FDA | +27 days |
| 27 Apr 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +7 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Gerber is voluntarily recalling two batches of GERBER¿ Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Pouches, varieties Pears, Carrots & Peas; and Carrots, Apples & Mangoes because the products produced do not meet quality standards. The packaging may contain air holes, which could result in product spoilage from mold and yeast growth, as well as an off smell and taste.
Product as listed by the FDA
GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, 3.5 oz., film pouches, 6 pouches per display box/ 2 display boxes per case, 9Pc AsstA CbPk 1.96 Lbs; Asst EcomPk1 18 pc, 3.94 Lbs.; 48 Pc 10.48 Lbs.; 4 x 3.5 oz.
Where it was distributed
Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI Foreign: None VA/DOD: None
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Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Gerber is voluntarily recalling two batches of GERBER¿ Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Pouches, varieties Pears, Carrots & Peas; and Carrots, Apples & Mangoes because the products produced do not meet quality standards. The packaging may contain air holes, which could result in product spoilage from mold and yeast growth, as well as an off smell and taste.
Which lots are affected?
UPC: 15000074395 GERBER Organic 2ND FOODS¿ Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, Batch 51955335XX manufactured July 14, 2015 Best By: July 13, 2016; Batch 51965335XX manufactured July 15, 2015 Best By: July 14, 2016
Where was it sold?
Domestic: AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, HI, IA, ID, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MS, NC, NH, NJ, NV, NY, OH, OK, OR, PA, SC, TN, TX, VA, WA, WI Foreign: None VA/DOD: None
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
1 other product · FDA event 73615This product is part of a recall event; the main page for the event is Gerber Organic 2ND Foods Pears, Carrots & Peas, film recalled.
| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Gerber Organic 2ND Foods Pears, Carrots & Peas, film recalledGerber | Nestle Infant Nutrition | Mold | 36 states |
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All 2| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Gerber Organic 2ND Foods Pears, Carrots & Peas, film recalledGerber | Nestle Infant Nutrition | Mold | 36 states |
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