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RECALL ALERT: Happy Tots Baby Food
A baby food recall just issued by the FDA may have some of the most stomach-churning details I’ve read in awhile:
“Swollen or leaking pouches may indicate problems with the product, including possible contamination by bacteria that can cause illness, or that the packaging has been compromised and is at risk of bacterial contamination.”
Makes you want to run out and buy some baby food, doesn’t it?
The recalled food is made by Happy Baby, and it’s a mix of the baby and toddler lines that parents should be throwing out. The recall covers:
* HAPPYTOT Green bean, pear & peas, NET WT. 4.22 OZ. (120g), UPC 8 52697 00127 9;
* HAPPYTOT Sweet potato, carrot, apple & cinnamon, NET WT. 4.22 OZ. (120g), UPC 8 52697 00128 6;
* HAPPYTOT Spinach, mango & pear, NET WT. 4.22 OZ. (120g), UPC 8 52697 00129 3;
* HAPPYTOT Butternut squash & apple, NET WT. 4.22 OZ. (120g), UPC 8 52697 00130 9;
* HAPPYTOT Banana, peach, coconut & prunes, NET WT. 4.22 OZ. (120g), UPC 8 52697 00131 6;
* HAPPYTOT Banana, peach & mango, NET WT. 4.22 OZ. (120g), UPC 8 52697 00132 3
* HAPPYBABY Mango, NET WT. 3.5 OZ. (99g), UPC 8 52697 00134 7
* HAPPYBABY Spinach Mango Pear, NET WT. 3.5 OZ. (99g), UPC 8 52697 00139 2
* HAPPYBABY Apricot Sweet Potato, NET WT. 3.5 OZ. (99g), UPC 8 52697 00136 1
The foods are sold in plastic pouches with plastic caps, and none are set to expire until late this year or even next year, so check through the stuff way back on your shelf. No illnesses have been reported so far, and Happy Baby’s CEO Shazi Isram said in a company statement that this is a voluntary precautionary recall.
Says Isram, “As a mother-to-be who’s expecting my first child literally in the next few days, I am even more intensely aware of how important it is to serve your children the healthiest and safest food available on the market. Please know that we are taking every step to fix this situation and are working quickly to ensure that these new and incredibly popular pouch products will soon be available to your family. We need to take it one step at a time to make doubly sure our high standards for our product integrity is upheld. Despite this hiccup, our dedication to your family’s safety and health is unwavering.”
If your pouches are leaking or swollen, the FDA advises you keep them away not just from baby but from your pets as well and wash your hands if you’ve handled the packages.
Happy Baby directs parents to return them to the store for a full refund or contact them at 718-852-7606 or info@happybabyfood.com.
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Babble Review: HappyTot Organic Snacks | Droolicious commented on Jan 14 10 at 4:06 pmEm commented on Jan 14 10 at 3:07 pmAny food product whose packaging is swollen is likely contaminated and should be thrown out.
Angela Levine commented on Jan 19 10 at 2:33 amAfter eating one of the HappyTot packages, my baby coincidentally got diarrhea within the hour. She continued to have diarrhea for 4 days. I am upset because I cannot find notice of recall on their website. I called and they say it is on the website, but I don’t see i.
jeannesager commented on Jan 19 10 at 8:07 amAngela – if you click above where it says “Happy Baby directs” it will take you directly to their notice on their site. Good luck with your little girl – hope she’s OK!
baby cubes commented on Feb 05 10 at 1:31 amGood job Thank you for information, I’m looking for it
http://babycubes.net
Andrea commented on Mar 22 11 at 5:47 amMy child has been vomiting for 2 days and he eats these every morning. I had a feeling it was the pouches and that prompted me to google the recall. I’m upset at the retailer for not pulling them off the shelves! My 17 mo old has never vomited before. Diarhhea too.
Jennifer commented on Nov 17 11 at 4:30 pmMy son broke out in hives after eating the Apple and Squash pouch.
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