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Food & Beverages/Baby Food & Formula

Beechnut Nutrition: Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal Recalled for Elevated Arsenic Levels

Agency Publication Date: July 8, 2021
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Summary

Beechnut Nutrition is recalling 8,831 cases of Beech-Nut brand Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal because the product may contain inorganic arsenic levels above the 100 parts per billion limit. This voluntary recall affects 8-ounce plastic canisters that were distributed to retailers across 29 states. While no specific injuries or illnesses have been reported, consumers should return any affected cereal to the place of purchase for a full refund.

Risk

The product may contain elevated levels of inorganic arsenic, which can pose potential health risks to infants and young children over time if consumed regularly. Elevated arsenic exposure in early childhood is linked to adverse neurodevelopmental effects and other long-term health concerns.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for Beech-Nut Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal in 8-ounce (227g) plastic canisters with a safety seal and screw-on inner cap.
  2. Verify the 'Best By' date and lot numbers on the packaging. Affected products are labeled with a Best By date of 01May22 and include Lot numbers 093470 or 103470.
  3. Stop using the recalled cereal immediately and do not feed it to infants.
  4. Return the affected product to the store where it was purchased for a full refund or contact Beechnut Nutrition for further instructions.
  5. For additional questions or to report a complaint, contact the FDA Consumer Complaint hotline at 1-888-723-3332 (1-888-SAFEFDA) or visit www.fda.gov/safety/recalls.

Your Remedy Options

💰Full Refund

Full refund for recalled baby cereal

How to: Return to the place of purchase for a full refund or contact the manufacturer for further instructions

Affected Products

Product: Beech-Nut brand Single Grain Rice Baby Cereal (8 OZ / 227g)
Item Code:
Recall #: F-0770-2021
Lot Numbers:
093470
103470
Date Ranges: Best By 01May22

Additional Information

Agency: Food and Drug Administration (FDA)
Event ID: 88082
Status: Resolved
Manufacturer: Beechnut Nutrition
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 8,831 cases
Distributed To: Indiana, Pennsylvania, Texas, Georgia, Tennessee, Illinois, North Carolina, Kansas, Ohio, Arizona, Washington, Oregon, Arkansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Florida, California, Utah, Wisconsin, Colorado, Michigan, Massachusetts, New Jersey, Missouri, Mississippi, Virginia, Iowa, Connecticut, Maine

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