RECALL ALERT: Baby Food at Risk

Recall alert with an exclamation mark on a red background — IMPORTANT RECALL ALERT

Gerber recalls Arrowroot Biscuits nationwide after plastic and paper pieces from a tainted supplier threaten the safety of America’s most vulnerable—our babies and toddlers.

Story Snapshot

Gerber Products Company issued a voluntary recall on January 26, 2026, for specific 5.5-ounce Arrowroot Biscuit batches produced July-September 2025 due to potential soft plastic or paper contamination.
No illnesses or injuries reported, but parents must check batch codes and “best before” dates up to December 2026 and dispose of or return affected products.
Gerber severed ties with the contaminated arrowroot flour supplier; no other products impacted.
This incident compounds Gerber’s history of recalls and 225+ federal lawsuits over heavy metals linked to autism and ADHD in baby foods.

Recall Details and Consumer Actions

Gerber Products Company announced the nationwide recall on January 26, 2026, targeting limited batches of 5.5-ounce Arrowroot Biscuits. Production occurred between July and September 2025 using flour from a supplier that initiated its own recall for soft plastic pieces or paper.

Consumers identify affected items by specific batch codes and “best before” dates through December 2026. Gerber instructs parents to dispose of products or return them for refunds. No other Gerber products face this risk.

Gerber recalls baby snack Arrowroot Biscuits nationwide. See why. https://t.co/zIX5Bbvg2F

— Tennessean (@Tennessean) January 28, 2026

Gerber’s Pattern of Quality Failures

Gerber confronted similar issues on June 2, 2025, recalling SOOTHE N CHEW teething sticks over choking hazards. This biscuit recall echoes broader scrutiny since 2021 Congressional reports exposed heavy metals in baby foods: arsenic up to 90 ppb in rice flour, lead up to 48 ppb, cadmium up to 87 ppb in carrots, with minimal mercury testing.

Gerber acknowledged these levels and claimed mitigation steps. Parents demand accountability from a brand trusted for infant nutrition.

Regulatory Scrutiny and State Responses

Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton launched an investigation on October 17, 2025, probing Gerber for potential deception on contaminants. Illinois enacted a November 3, 2025, law mandating heavy metal testing in baby foods.

California tests on April 23, 2025, detected Gerber products exceeding lead and cadmium limits. Florida testing revealed elevated mercury and heavy metals in 16 of 24 formulas. These actions reflect growing state-level pushback against corporate lapses in child safety.

U.S. Congress subcommittees previously requested Gerber’s internal testing data. State regulators and lawmakers enforce standards amid power imbalances favoring corporations over families.

Ongoing Lawsuits and Parental Concerns

Over 225 federal lawsuits, updated January 2026, accuse Gerber of neurodevelopmental harm from heavy metals, including autism and ADHD claims pursued by firms like Robert King Law Firm.

Advocacy groups criticize inadequate mercury testing and pesticide warnings. Gerber maintains post-Congressional improvements, but critics argue transparency falls short. This biscuit recall, though physical contamination, heightens distrust amid chemical toxin fears.

Impacts on Families and Industry

Infants and toddlers face choking or ingestion risks, though none reported. Low-income parents relying on affordable Gerber products bear immediate disposal costs and eroded trust. Short-term effects include recall expenses and sales dips; long-term pressures demand stricter supply chains.

The industry faces accelerated regulations, with precedents like supplier terminations reinforcing accountability. American families deserve uncompromised safety for their children.