Gerber organic baby food pouches recalled due to defect

An announcement for parents, a local grocery chain has pulled several baby food products from their shelves, because of a packaging defect.

Giant Food says Gerber Products Company they are recalling specific organic pouch products, after discovering a packaging defect that may cause spoilage during transport and handling.

The following products are included in this recall:

• GERBER® Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches – Pears Carrots & Peas, 3.5 oz pouch, UPC 15000074319; Batch 51945335XX with a best by date of July 12, 2016 and Batch 51955335XX with a best by date of July 13, 2016
• GERBER® Organic 2ND FOODS® Pouches – Carrots, Apples & Mangoes, 3.5 oz pouch, UPC 15000074395; Batch 51955335XX with a best by date of July 13, 2016 and Batch 51965335XX with a best by date of July 14, 2016

Those who have purchased these products should discard any unused portions, and bring the purchase receipt to Giant for a full refund.

For more information on the recall, call Gerber Parents Resource Center at 800-706-0556, or Giant Food Customer Service at 1-888-469-4426.