Publix recalls baby food sold in more than 1,400 stores after testing finds elevated lead levels

Publix Baby Food Recall Due to Lead Contamination

Publix has recalled 4-ounce Greenwise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches sold in eight states after testing revealed lead levels exceeding the FDA’s recommended limit, prompting a voluntary recall on May 9. The elevated lead levels were flagged by North Carolina officials amidst a broader lead poisoning outbreak linked to tainted products, affecting over 500 children nationwide. Customers can return the affected pouches for a full refund; no illnesses have been reported, but concerns about heavy metal contamination in food products persist.

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