Nationwide Recall Affects Over 380,000 PT Organics Fruit Pouches Due to Plastic Contamination

A major food safety recall has been announced for PT Organics fruit pouches sold across the United States, affecting more than 380,000 units due to potential contamination with soft strands of food-grade plastic. The manufacturer traced the problem to an internal packaging defect that could release thin plastic strands from the pouch lining when the product is squeezed. Customers who purchased the affected items are urged to dispose of them immediately or return them to their point of purchase.

Product Details and Affected Retailers

The recall specifically targets Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry 4-ounce pouches, which were distributed exclusively through three major retail chains. The affected products were sold at Kroger, Meijer, and Target locations nationwide between March 6 and July 13. The Food and Drug Administration released an official recall announcement urging consumers to verify their purchases against the barcode, lane number, and best-before dates printed on the back of each pouch.

How to Identify Affected Products

Customers currently holding these pouches should check the specific product codes and dates on their packaging. The FDA recall announcement provides detailed information about which barcodes and best-before dates indicate affected inventory. Any pouch matching the specified criteria should not be consumed. PT Organics has instructed consumers to either discard the product or return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund.