Quick Facts at a Glance
- Recall Date
- September 16, 2025
- Hazard Level
- HIGH
- Brand
- Sprout Organics
- Category
- Food & Beverages
- Sold At
- Multiple Retailers
- Geographic Scope
- Nationwide (50 states)
- At-Risk Groups
- INFANTS
What to Do Now
Use this page like a recall checklist: verify the product first, then act on the official remedy.
Immediate steps
- 1Stop using the product until you confirm whether it is included in the recall.
- 2Compare the product label, model number, UPC, color, size, and purchase location against the identifiers below.
- 3Follow the official remedy from FDA - Food Safety; save photos, receipts, labels, and correspondence before contacting the company.
- 4If the product could harm a child, older adult, pet, or patient, move it out of reach immediately.
Check these identifiers
- Brand
- Sprout Organics
- Product type
- Pureed Baby Food
- Model numbers
- Lot: 4212, Lot: 4213, Lot: 4282, 4310 Best By Date: Oct 29 2025, Oct 30 2025, Dec 04 2025, Feb 04 2026
- Sold at
- Multiple Retailers
- Where affected
- Nationwide
Recall Timeline
Key dates and source checks for this recall record.
Recall announced
September 16, 2025
Reported by FDA FOOD
October 22, 2025
RecallRadar source check
April 18, 2026
Consumer action
Use the official remedy and keep documentation.
Hazard Information
Potential contamination with heavy metal (Lead).
What You Should Do
Consumers who have purchased this product should not consume it. Contact Sprout Organics Inc. for refund or replacement information. Notification method: Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
About This Product
Sprout Organics 6+ Months is a stage 2 baby food product made with organic ingredients. It is sold in 3.5 oz portions and distributed nationwide in the United States and Puerto Rico.
Why This Is Dangerous
Lead is a toxic metal. Ingesting lead can cause poisoning, particularly dangerous for infants and young children. The recall targets products that could contain lead above safe levels.
Industry Context
This recall is not described as part of a broader industry pattern.
Practical Guidance
How to identify if yours is affected
- Locate the product packaging and find the UPC 818512011762
- Check Lot numbers 4212, 4213, 4282
- Review Best By dates: Oct 29 2025, Oct 30 2025, Dec 04 2025, Feb 04 2026
Where to find product info
UPC and lot/best-by information are located on the product label. The recall notice provides the official guidance.
What timeline to expect
Refunds or replacements typically take 4-6 weeks after contacting Sprout Organics or the recall administrator.
If the manufacturer is unresponsive
- Document all contacts with Sprout Organics
- Escalate to a consumer protection agency if needed
- File a complaint with the CPSC if you encounter delays or issues
How to prevent similar issues
- Always check UPCs and lot numbers when buying baby foods
- Prefer products with clear recall status and recent safety certifications
- Stay informed by visiting the official recall page for updates
Documentation advice
Keep the product, take photos of the label, save the receipt if available, and retain all correspondence with the company.
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Product Details
Brand: Sprout Organics. Product: 6+ Months Made With Organic Sweet Potato, Apple & Spinach, Net WT 3.5 oz (99 g). UPC: 818512011762. Dist. by Sprout Foods, Inc., Montvale, NJ 07645. Quantity: 9,873 cases. Distribution: U.S. states listed on recall; U.S. Territories: Puerto Rico.
Reported Incidents
No injuries or incidents have been reported.
Key Facts
- Best By dates: Oct 29 2025, Oct 30 2025, Dec 04 2025, Feb 04 2026
- Distributed to 34 jurisdictions including Puerto Rico
- Hazard: lead contamination
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