Nationwide fruit pouches recalled over plastic contamination
Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit pouches sold nationwide are being recalled after a packaging defect that may leave a soft, food-grade plastic strand in the product, posing an injury or choking hazard. Hawaii health officials say affected 4-ounce Target pouches should be discarded or returned for a refund.
Key Takeaways
- PT Organics Limited of Oregon is recalling select 4-ounce Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches for kids.
- An internal packaging defect may introduce a soft, food-grade plastic strand that could cause injury or pose a choking hazard.
- Affected pouches carry barcode 8 15367 01078 0, lane number 4 on the rear right-hand seam, and listed 2027 best-before dates.
- Hawaii reports no injuries or illnesses so far; consumers should not feed the product to children.
- Throw the pouches away or return them for a refund, or call PT Organics Limited at 888-566-2363.
Coverage of the recall describes fruit products sold nationwide being pulled over possible contamination, while wellness reporting has flagged fruit pouches recalled over potential plastic contamination. Local alerts now put clear identification steps in parents’ hands.
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Which fruit pouches are in the nationwide recall?
According to the Honolulu Star-Advertiser, the Hawaii Department of Health is warning residents about select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches for kids sold at Target.
PT Organics Limited of Oregon is recalling the 4-ounce pouches because of the potential presence of a soft, food-grade plastic strand from an internal packaging defect. Officials say that strand may cause injury or create a choking hazard for young children who eat pouch snacks.
The statewide alert focuses on products found in Hawaii retail channels, while broader reporting has described the same class of fruit products as sold nationwide. No other product details beyond the Banana & Strawberry pouches named in the Hawaii notice are confirmed here.
How can you tell if your pouch is affected?
Recalled pouches share a specific set of markings. Check for barcode 8 15367 01078 0 and a lane number of 4 printed on the rear, right-hand side seam.
Also confirm the best-before date. Hawaii health officials list dates of Jan. 19, Jan. 20, March 17, March 18, May 14, and May 15, 2027. If the barcode, lane number, and date all match, treat the pouch as part of the recall.
If any marking does not match, the Hawaii advisory does not identify that pouch as recalled. When in doubt, contact the company before serving the snack.
What should parents and caregivers do now?
Do not feed the recalled product to a child. Hawaii officials advise throwing it away or returning it to the store for a refund.
To date, no reports of injury or illness have been reported in Hawaii. The Department of Health says it is working with local stores so recalled product is no longer available for sale.
For questions, PT Organics Limited can be reached at 888-566-2363. Quick checks of barcodes and best-before dates remain the fastest way to keep kids’ snacks safe while the nationwide recall response continues.