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2mo ago

Initiative Foods Recalls One Lot of Tippy Toes Baby Puree After FDA Flags Patulin

Officials report no related illnesses to date, with the action limited to a single identified lot.

Tippy Toes baby food, produced by IF Copack LLC or Initiative Foods. The food was recalled due to elevated levels of a naturally-occurring substance called patulin. Long-term exposure can lead to immune suppression, nerve damage, and more.
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The FDA is working on doing better monitoring and regulation of heavy metals in commercial baby foods. (Dreamstime/TNS/Dreamstime/TNS)
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Overview

  • The recall covers Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana 2-pack plastic tubs marked Lot #07174, best by 07/17/2026, package code INIA0120, UPC 036800265783.
  • The FDA detected elevated patulin during its Total Diet Study, which monitors contaminants in commonly consumed foods.
  • The product was distributed to retail stores nationwide except Alaska and may have reached Guam and Puerto Rico.
  • No illnesses or injuries linked to the recalled lot have been reported so far, according to the company and the FDA.
  • Consumers should discard the item or return it for a refund, and questions can be directed to 1-855-215-5730 during business hours as retailers remove matching inventory.