Baby Gourmet Foods Withdraws Organic Cereal Due to Cronobacter Contamination Concerns

Baby Gourmet Foods is voluntarily recalling its Organic Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cereal due to possible Cronobacter spp. contamination. No incidents or illnesses have been reported. The recall affects only this specific product and no other Baby Gourmet or Little Gourmet items. The company emphasizes its commitment to food safety and clean ingredients, having previously received the Clean Label Project Purity Award. Consumers are advised to dispose of the product or return it to the point of purchase.

Baby Gourmet Foods, a leading provider of organic and wholesome baby food products, has announced a voluntary recall of its Organic Banana Raisin Oatmeal Cereal due to potential contamination with Cronobacter spp. [1] This recall affects only this specific product and no other Baby Gourmet or Little Gourmet items.

According to the company's press release, the recall was initiated following routine testing that detected the presence of Cronobacter spp. Although no incidents or illnesses related to this product have been reported, Baby Gourmet Foods is taking this precautionary measure to ensure the safety of its consumers.

The recalled products were sold nationwide in-store and online, and their lot codes and UPCs are listed on the company's website. [1] Consumers who have purchased these products are advised to dispose of them immediately or return them to the location where they were purchased.

Baby Gourmet Foods has a long-standing commitment to food safety and clean ingredients. In fact, it was the first baby food brand in Canada to earn the Clean Label Project Purity Award for its rigorous testing of ingredients and products. [1] The company prides itself on going above and beyond regulatory requirements to ensure the safety and quality of its products.

In light of the recall, the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) has issued an alert, advising consumers not to consume, serve, use, sell, or distribute the recalled products. Instead, they should be thrown away or returned to the location where they were purchased. [2]

Sources:

[1] Baby Gourmet Foods. (2023, March 6). Baby Gourmet Foods Issues Product Recall for Baby Gourmet Banana Raisin Oatmeal Organic Whole Grain Cereal. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://www.babygourmet.com/bananaraisincereal
[2] CFIA. (2023, March 6). Recall Alert - Baby Gourmet Organic Brand Banana Raisin Oatmeal Organic Whole Grain Baby Cereal. Retrieved March 6, 2023, from https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/baby-gourmet-organic-brand-banana-raisin-oatmeal-organic-whole-grain-baby-cereal