By admin A packaging problem that can end with plastic in your child’s mouth caused a recall of organic puree from three of the nation’s leading grocery sellers.
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“The defect has the potential to result in a thin, soft strand of the inner pouch material becoming detached, and leaving the pouch when squeezed,” says the website of PT Organics, distributors of Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana and Strawberry Puree.
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The recall notice declared the packaging supplier recalled defective pouches and “PT Organics’ inspections of finished product made with the recalled packaging confirmed the presence of a strand of a soft, food-grade plastic attached to the inside of a small number of pouches.”
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This covers Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Puree pouches that have a “4” on the right side seam and best by dates of 01/19/2027, 01/20/2027, 03/17/2027, 03/18/2027, 05/14/2027, or 05/15/2027 have been recalled.
Toss them out or return them to the store, which would be a Kroger, Meijer or Target location. Direct questions to PT Organics either online or at 888-566-2363, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Eastern time.
This story was originally published July 23, 2026 at 10:11 AM with the headline “Organic fruit puree recalled because packaging defect can leave plastic in food.”
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