A recall of pouches containing fruit and veggie mix from Sprout Organics due to concerns about lead contamination was expanded this week, according to a notice published by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
This recall was first announced last Tuesday. Per the initial recall notice, 3.5-ounce pouches of Sprout Organics Sweet Potato and Apple Spinach mix sold in Walgreens and some independent stores in the U.S. South region were recalled. This Tuesday it was expanded to include these states: Arizona, Colorado, Florida, Idaho, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Massachusetts, Maine, Minnesota, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nevada, New Hampshire, New Jersey, New Mexico, New York, North Carolina, Ohio, Oregon, Pennsylvania, Rhode Island, Texas, Utah, Vermont, Wisconsin and Wyoming.
While the products were not sold in large chain stores other than Walgreens, they were also sold online. Products covered in the recall had a best buy dates of Oct. 29 (lot code 4212), Oct. 20 (lot code 4213), Dec. 24 (lot code 4282) of 2025 and Feb. 4, 2026 (lot code 4310). Expiration dates and lot code information is located on a strip on the back of the pouches.
“Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead,” said the Sprout Organics company announcement. “The effects of lead depend upon the amount and duration of exposure and age/body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, this can affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems.”
As of Tuesday, no illnesses had been reported in connection with the Sprout Organics Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach products. This recall is voluntary and was initiated due to routine sampling. Sprout Organics asks customers who purchased the products to return them for a full refund.
“Consumers with questions can contact the company at 510-833-6089 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. PT or via email at Info@sproutorganics.com
Audacy recently reported on another recall of YoCruch, yogurt products aimed at children, due to potential plastic contamination.