Publix Super Markets, Inc. has announced a voluntary recall of its GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches due to concerns over potential lead contamination. The product, produced by Bowman Andros LLC, is distributed across Publix's eight-state operating area and comes in 4-ounce plastic pouches.
The recall follows routine sampling and is conducted with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Maria Brous, Publix Director of Communications, stated, "As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves." She also noted that no illnesses have been reported so far.
Consumers who purchased the affected baby food can return it to their local Publix store for a full refund. For further inquiries, customers can contact Publix's customer care department at 1-800-242-1227 or visit publix.com.
Publix operates 1,404 stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia, and Kentucky. The company employs over 260,000 associates and has been recognized by Fortune as a great place to work for 28 consecutive years. More information can be found on the company's newsroom website.
