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Major recall of baby fruit and vegetable pouches sold at Walgreens in multiple states: products and batches

Parents urged to check pantries after an FDA recall targets specific baby pouches linked to potential lead concerns.

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Update: Sep 24th, 2025 07:23 EDT

You’ve got enough on your plate without parsing recall fine print. Here’s the short version up top: an FDA recall now covers more Sprout Organics baby pouches sold at Walgreens and small retailers. The company widened its action after finding potentially elevated lead in some batches. No illnesses have yet been reported.

What to know about Sprout Organics recall

Sprout Organics expanded last week’s recall to add more lot codes of its Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach 3.5-oz pouch. The first alert was posted September 16 and the expansion landed September 23. In plain English: the net got wider, so more pantry checks are needed. Lead exposure can raise a child’s blood lead level even at low doses, which is why this one matters.

Is this only a Walgreens problem?

Mostly. The company says this pouch wasn’t sold in other big chains beyond Walgreens, but it did reach independent stores and online. If you shop Walgreens, start here. If you use smaller neighborhood grocers, check too.

Sprout Organics Expands Voluntary Recall of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach to Include Additional Lot Codes https://t.co/bOYEcoNPbD pic.twitter.com/2U0pT9XHmT
— U.S. FDA Recalls (@FDArecalls) September 24, 2025

What baby pouches are included in the FDA recall?

The recall covers Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach (3.5-oz pouch) with the following markings. Look on the bottom strip on the back of the pouch for the ‘Best By’ date and lot code.

Best By Oct 29, 2025 – Lot 4212
Best By Oct 30, 2025 – Lot 4213
Best By Dec 4, 2025 – Lot 4282
Best By Feb 4, 2026 – Lot 4310

If your pouch matches any of the above, do not feed it to your child. Take it back for a full refund.

Where were the recalled pouches sold?

According to reports, the following locations is where you may have picked up one of these products:

Walgreens (nationwide presence)
Independent retailers in: AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WI, WY
Online channels operated by the brand/retailers

It was not sold in other major national chains, per the company.

What to do if you have a recalled product

Some simple advice if you are unlucky enough to have one of these:

Return affected pouches to your store for a full refund.
Questions? Contact Sprout Organics at 510-833-6089 (Mon–Fri, 9 a.m.–5 p.m. PT) or info@sproutorganics.com.
Monitor FDA’s recall page for updates.

This recall was initiated after routine sampling. Other Sprout Organics products are not impacted.