Kids' Fruit Pouches Recalled Due To Elevated Lead Levels

Fruit and vegetable pouches sold in Walgreens and other stores have been recalled due to possible elevated lead levels, according to an announcement published by the U.S. Food & Drug Administration.

Sprout Organics announced the recall of its sweet potato, apple and spinach pouches — labeled for children ages six months and older — on Sept. 16 and expanded the recall on Tuesday.

“Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels,” the company’s announcement on Tuesday said. “If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, this can affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems.”

The 3.5-ounce pouches were sold at Walgreens and other independent retailers in 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.

The recall was initiated after routine sampling, and no illnesses had been reported as of Tuesday, according to the announcement.

The recalled pouches have the following best by dates and lot codes: Oct. 29, 2025, 4212; Oct. 30, 2025, 4213; Dec. 4, 2025, 4282; and Feb. 4, 2026, 4310. Consumers who purchased the recalled items should return them to the store for a full refund.

People with questions can contact the company at 510-833-6089 from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PST Monday through Friday or via email at info@sproutorganics.com.