If you have fruit puree pouches or tubs in your pantry for your little one, this is one to check today.
On February 13, 2026, IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods announced a recall of one lot of “Tippy Toes” Apple Pear Banana baby food due to elevated levels of patulin.
Here’s what parents and caregivers need to know.
What’s Being Recalled and Why?
The recall involves “Tippy Toes” brand Apple Pear Banana fruit puree.
The reason: elevated levels of patulin, a naturally occurring mycotoxin produced by molds that can grow in fruits like apples.
According to the notice:
Long-term ingestion of patulin may lead to immune suppression
It may also cause nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea
No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.
The product was identified during the FDA’s Total Diet Study, and the recall is being conducted at the FDA’s recommendation.
Which Products Are Affected?
This recall is limited to one specific lot.
Product Name:
Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana
Packaging:
2-pack plastic tubs
Product information sleeve
Best By date stamped on the bottom of each tub
UPC:
036800 265783
Lot Number:
07174
Best By Date:
BB 07/17/2026
Package Code Identifier:
INIA0120
If your product does not match Lot #07174 and Best By 07/17/2026, it is not part of this recall.
Distributed:
Nationwide in retail grocery stores in all U.S. states except Alaska
May also have been distributed in Guam and Puerto Rico
What You Should Do?
If you have this product:
Stop using it immediately
Dispose of it safely or return it to the place of purchase for a refund
If you have health concerns after consumption, contact your healthcare provider
Retailers are instructed to remove the affected lot from shelves immediately.
Key Dates or Safety Alerts
Company Announcement Date: February 13, 2026
FDA Publish Date: February 13, 2026
Reason: Elevated patulin levels
Scope: Single lot only (Lot #07174, BB 07/17/2026)
Reported Illnesses: None
The recall is being conducted with the full knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
How to Request a Refund or Report the Issue
For more information, contact the company’s dedicated toll-free number:
📞 1-855-215-5730
Monday–Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time
You can also review the official FDA recall notice for full details.
