Contamination Source
The potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces in Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits stems from contaminated arrowroot flour supplied by a third-party vendor who subsequently initiated their own recall. These foreign materials should not be consumed and pose serious risks to infants and young children.
Affected Products
The recall is isolated to Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits 5.5oz products produced between July 2025 and September 2025 with the following batch codes and “Best Before” dates:
- Batch 5198565504 – Best Before: Oct. 16, 2026
- Batch 5202565504 – Best Before: Oct. 20, 2026
- Batch 5203565504 – Best Before: Oct. 21, 2026
- Batch 5204565504 – Best Before: Oct. 22, 2026
- Batch 5205565504 – Best Before: Oct. 23, 2026
- Batch 5209565504 – Best Before: Oct. 27, 2026
- Batch 5210565504 – Best Before: Oct. 28, 2026
- Batch 5211565504 – Best Before: Oct. 29, 2026
- Batch 5233565504 – Best Before: Nov. 20, 2026
- Batch 5238565504 – Best Before: Nov. 25, 2026
- Batch 5239565504 – Best Before: Nov. 26, 2026
- Batch 5239565505 – Best Before: Nov. 26, 2026
- Batch 5240565505 – Best Before: Nov. 27, 2026
- Batch 5245565505 – Best Before: Dec. 2, 2026
- Batch 5246565505 – Best Before: Dec. 3, 2026
- Batch 5251565505 – Best Before: Dec. 8, 2026
- Batch 5252565505 – Best Before: Dec. 9, 2026
- Batch 5253565505 – Best Before: Dec. 10, 2026
- Batch 5254565505 – Best Before: Dec. 11, 2026
- Batch 5258565505 – Best Before: Dec. 15, 2026
- Batch 5259565505 – Best Before: Dec. 16, 2026
Batch codes appear as 10-digit numbers on the back of product packaging prior to the best before date. No other Gerber products are impacted by this recall.
Infant Safety Risks
- Choking hazards from soft plastic and paper fragments
- Airway obstruction in infants with underdeveloped swallowing reflexes
- Gastrointestinal injuries from ingested foreign materials
- Internal lacerations or blockages requiring medical intervention
- Aspiration risks for infants and toddlers
Parent and Caregiver Instructions
- Immediately check all Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits for affected batch codes on the back of packaging.
- Do not feed recalled products to children under any circumstances.
- Remove products from children’s reach and secure them safely.
- Return affected products to the retailer where purchased for a full refund.
- Contact Gerber at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237) for consumer support (available 24/7).
- Monitor children who may have already consumed these products for choking or digestive symptoms.
- Seek immediate medical attention if a child exhibits difficulty breathing or swallowing.
No Reported Injuries
While no illnesses or injuries have been reported to date, Gerber initiated this recall out of an abundance of caution following the supplier’s recall. The company is working closely with the FDA and cooperating fully throughout the review process. The absence of reported injuries does not eliminate product liability for contaminated baby food.
Legal Claims for Affected Families
Parents and caregivers who purchased recalled Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits may have valid legal claims including:
- Failure to maintain adequate supplier quality control and oversight
- Distribution of contaminated infant food products with foreign materials
- Breach of express and implied warranties for baby food safety
- Negligent selection and monitoring of ingredient suppliers
- Economic losses from purchasing defective, unusable baby food
- Emotional distress from exposing infants to contamination risks
Potential compensation may include full product purchase price, costs for replacement baby food, medical expenses for any contamination-related injuries, emotional distress damages for parents who fed contaminated products to their children, and punitive damages for supplier oversight failures. The contamination from a recalled supplier demonstrates systemic quality control breakdowns in infant food production.
Supplier Accountability
Gerber has discontinued its relationship with the arrowroot flour supplier responsible for the contamination. This decision acknowledges the severity of the supplier’s quality failures and the resulting threat to infant safety.
Pursue Your Arrowroot Biscuits Recall Case
Free Legal Evaluation: If you purchased Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits with batch codes and “Best Before” dates between October 16, 2026 and December 16, 2026, contact our product liability attorneys for a free consultation. You may be entitled to compensation through an Arrowroot Biscuits Recall Class Action Lawsuit.
References
- https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gerber-products-company-announces-voluntary-recall-limited-batches-arrowroot-biscuits-out-abundance