Karmactive StaffIf you bought Peter Rabbit Organics fruit pouches from Target, Kroger, or Meijer in the past few months, check your pantry right now.
PT Organics Limited, the Lake Oswego, Oregon-based company behind the Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics brand, has recalled approximately 380,000 Banana & Strawberry 4 oz. fruit puree pouches. The recall covers products sold nationwide at all three retailers between March 6, 2026, and July 13, 2026.
The issue is a defect in the packaging. An inspection of the finished product confirmed the presence of a strand of soft, food-grade plastic attached to the inside of a small number of pouches. The defect originated from the company’s packaging supplier, who had already recalled the defective materials before PT Organics launched its own recall of the filled pouches.
To check if your pouch is part of the recall, look at the barcode on the packaging. The recalled pouches carry barcode 8 15367 01078 0. You also need to look for a lane number ‘4’ printed on the rear right-hand side seam of the pouch. The recalled units carry best-before dates of 01/19/2027, 01/20/2027, 03/17/2027, 03/18/2027, 05/14/2027, or 05/15/2027.
While the plastic involved is soft and food-grade — meaning it does not contain toxic chemicals — any foreign material in food designed for infants and toddlers is a serious concern. Babies and young children are the primary consumers of squeeze pouches, and even a small piece of stray plastic can pose a choking risk.
No injuries have been reported. Still, the FDA advises that you do not feed this product to anyone. Return it to the store where you bought it for a full refund. For questions, contact Pumpkin Tree’s customer service at 888-566-2363.
Food recalls in the squeeze pouch category are not new. In 2023, WanaBana, Schnucks, and Weis brand fruit pouches were recalled after toxic contamination was found in the products, raising serious health concerns for young children. This current recall, while less toxic in nature, reflects a continuing pattern of packaging-related food safety issues in this product category.
If your child has already consumed from a pouch that may be part of this recall and you notice any unusual symptoms, contact your pediatrician promptly. The FDA advises parents to monitor their children and seek medical guidance if they have concerns.
