Food Safety: Company recalls baby biscuits over potential plastic contamination (Full List)

*Gerber is recalling limited batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits across the United States, following the discovery of potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that are not fit for human consumption

Alexander Davis | ConsumerConnect

Gerber Products Company has announced a nationwide recall of certain Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits across the United States (US), citing a potential contamination issue involving soft plastic and/or paper pieces.

ConsumerConnect gathered the company said it was taking the action out of an abundance of caution after learning that one of its arrowroot flour suppliers recalled ingredients used in the product.

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The recall applies only to Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits 5.5-ounce packages produced between July 2025 and September 2025, agency report said.

According to Gerber, the affected products were distributed nationwide in the US.

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The manufacturer urged consumers to identify recalled products by checking the 10-digit batch code printed on the back of the package, just before the “best before” date.

The affected batch codes and corresponding best-before (BB) dates include:

1. 5198565504 – Best before Oct. 16, 2026
2. 5202565504 – Oct. 20, 2026
3. 5203565504 – Oct. 21, 2026
4. 5204565504 – Oct. 22, 2026
5. 5205565504 – Oct. 23, 2026
6. 5209565504 – Oct. 27, 2026
7. 5210565504 – Oct. 28, 2026
8. 5211565504 – Oct. 29, 2026
9. 5233565504 – Nov. 20, 2026
10. 5238565504 – Nov. 25, 2026
11. 5239565504 / 5239565505 – Nov. 26, 2026
12. 5240565505 – Nov. 27, 2026
13. 5245565505 – Dec. 2, 2026
14. 5246565505 – Dec. 3, 2026
15. 5251565505 – Dec. 8, 2026
16. 5252565505 – Dec. 9, 2026
17. 5253565505 – Dec. 10, 2026
18. 5254565505 – Dec. 11, 2026
19. 5258565505 – Dec. 15, 2026
20. 5259565505 – Dec. 16, 2026

Gerber emphasised that no other products of the company are included in this recall.

Gerber working closely with US Food and Drug Administration

As regards what the affected consumers should do in addressing the potential health risk, the company asked parents and caregivers who have purchased affected Arrowroot Biscuits to not feed the product to their children.

Consumers can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund, report noted.

Although no injuries or illnesses have been reported, Gerber says it is working closely with the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and will cooperate fully with the regulatory agency’s review.

The company also stated it is no longer working with the supplier linked to the contamination concern, according to report.

Gerber, therefore, apologised for any concern or inconvenience the recall might cause parents, caregivers, and retail customers.

He also stated: “The quality, safety, and integrity of our products remain our highest priority.”

Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Gerber Consumer Support 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).

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