Baby Food Recalled In RI: Do You Feed Your Child This Popular Brand?

RHODE ISLAND — Target is recalling more than 25,000 tubs of baby food because the products may contain elevated levels of lead, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

Fruselva USA, a Miami-based company, issued a voluntary recall of 25,600 units of Good & Gather baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree, which was sold in 4-ounce containers and distributed to Target stores nationwide.

There are four Target locations in Rhode Island, according to the company's website.

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According to the FDA, the recalled products had lot numbers 4169 and 4167, a best-by date of Dec. 7 and Dec. 9, 2025, and UPC code 1 91907-99314 1. The tubs bear the phrases "Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403" and "Product of Colombia."

The recalled baby food was marketed for babies 6 months and older.

On April 3, the FDA classified the recall as Class II, meaning that "use of or exposure to a violative product may cause temporary or medically reversible adverse health consequences or where the probability of serious adverse health consequences is remote," according to the agency.

While the FDA says there is no known safe level of exposure to lead in food, a 2019 study found heavy metal contamination in 95 percent of tested baby food, according to the Cleveland Clinic.

Two years later, a U.S. Congressional subcommittee issued a report noting high levels of heavy metals, including arsenic, lead, mercury and cadmium, found in baby food products. At high levels, these neurotoxins can delay and impair brain development in young children.

As concerns grew, the FDA launched its Closer to Zero project in 2021. The goal is to reduce exposure to contaminants in food eaten by babies and young children. The initiative is ongoing.

In a statement sent to ABC News, a Target spokesperson said, "At Target, we’re committed to providing safe, high-quality products for our guests. We require our suppliers to comply with all applicable food safety standards and federal, state, and local regulations. This recall involved a limited amount of product, which we took immediate action to remove from our shelves."

Customers who purchased them can call Target Guest Relations at 800-440-0680 or visit a Target store location for a refund.

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