Due to elevated concerns for lead, Sprout Organics has significantly extended its voluntary recall of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach baby food pouches, adding three more lot codes to the original recall of September 16, 2025. This includes now an affected recall of four separate lots of 3.5-ounce pouches, thus multiplying the potential health risk capacity affecting infants and young children.
More details about the expanded recall and affected products
The recall now applies to four different lot codes of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach pouches, which all have different expiration dates. The original recall on September 16 included lot code 4212 with an expiration date of October 29, 2025. The expansion now includes three additional lots: lot code 4213 (expires October 30, 2025), lot code 4282 (expires December 4, 2025), and lot code 4310 (expires February 4, 2026).
All affected products of this recall have clear identification on the reverse side of the pouch’s bottom strip, which contains lot codes and expiration dates printed on it. The 3.5-ounce pouches are designed for children from 6 months and older; the affected products were mainly sold between September and December 2024, while the expanded recall includes an expiration date that extends to early 2026.
Distribution network and geographic scope
The recalled pouches had a distribution in far wider networks than reported at the beginning. While Walgreens continues to be the major retailer involved, the products were also sold through independent grocery retailers in 28 states and online. The affected states are 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, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin, and Wyoming.
Notably, the company confirmed that these products were not sold through any other major grocery chains aside from Walgreens, thereby limiting the distribution scope. However, in regard to online availability, consumers in other areas may have purchased the affected products through digital channels.
Health risks and lead exposure concerns
Lead contamination of baby foods poses serious health risks for infants and young children, whose developing bodies and brains are especially vulnerable to toxic metal exposure. Even low lead exposure may increase blood lead levels, with the effects being dependent on the amount and duration of exposure, the child’s age, and the child’s body weight.
According to the FDA, “Lead can affect learning, development, and health over the long term.” Symptoms of lead exposure are thought to include decreased appetite, stomach pain, vomiting, constipation, and even hearing loss. The CDC goes as far as to state there is no safe blood lead level for children, underscoring how large of a public health significance the current recall brings about.
Company response and safety measures
This recall was raised after badly sampled products revealed potential elevated lead levels. Sprout Organics emphasized that up to the present day there have been no verified reports linking any illnesses with the recalled products. Sprout was in the habit of sending samples of their products to accredited third-party laboratories for testing on heavy metals including iron, arsenic, cobalt, lead, mercury, copper, and cadmium.
Since January 1, 2025, Sprout Organics has been printing QR codes on their packaging enabling consumers to directly access the unaltered test results for their products. However, the recalled batch was manufactured prior to this enhanced transparency measure.
Consumer action and refund process
Consumers in possession of any accused products should stop using them immediately and return the pouches to their place of purchase for a full refund; a company-funded customer service line, 510-833-6089, has been set up from Monday to Friday from 9 AM to 5 PM Pacific Time. Consumers can also send an email to [email protected].
Parents should seek the advice of health professionals regarding possible lead exposure to their children, as they can perform blood tests to assess lead poisoning if it is suspected. This recall is part of a large pattern of baby food safety concerns, including lead-related recalls against products in 2025 under Target’s Good &Gather and Publix’s GreenWise brands.
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