Baby Food Recalled Nationwide Due to Mold: FDA

Long term exposure to a toxin produced by the mold can cause nerve damage and immune suppression.

An image of the Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana puree label, from California-based Initiative Foods. Courtesy of the FDA

California-based Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of fruit puree baby food due to elevated levels of mold toxin patulin, the company said in a recent announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration.

The recall applies to “Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana” puree packaged in two-pack plastic tubs with lot number 07174 and a “Best By” date of July 17, 2026, according to the company. The item was distributed in retail grocery outlets across all U.S. states, except for Alaska, and potentially in Puerto Rico and Guam.