A batch of biscuits, made for babies, has been voluntarily recalled, as the company warns that consumers “should not feed this product to their child,” according to the company statement, which was released on January 26, and an announcement published by the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) on January 28, 2026.
What Product Is Being Recalled & Why
A “limited” batch of Gerber Arrowroot biscuits has been voluntarily recalled nationwide, by the manufacturer—Gerber Products Company—because there’s a concern that they may contain soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed.
The recalled Arrowroot biscuits are commonly given to infants and toddlers, and ingesting foreign material–like plastic or paper—can pose a choking or injury risk even if the material is described as soft.
According to the FDA and Gerber’s company statement, the potential presence of plastic or paper was discovered following a supplier recall of the arrowroot flour that was used to make this batch of biscuits. Gerber said it was no longer working with that supplier.
Gerber said, in its recall notice, that: “The quality, safety, and integrity of our products remain our highest priority, and we take this responsibility seriously. We sincerely apologize for any concerns or inconvenience this action causes for parents, caregivers, and retail customers.”
Potentially Contaminated Batches
The recall covers select batches of the Arrowroot biscuits that were produced between July and September 2025. The affected 5.5-ounce packets of biscuits have “Best Before” dates ranging from October 16, 2026, to December 16, 2026
Gerber has confirmed that no other Gerber products were affected and reported that no injuries or illnesses have been linked to the affected products at the time of the announcement.
Gerber listed the following 21 affected batch codes–which are located on the back of the package—and corresponding “Best Before” dates:
- Batch code: 5198565504 | Best Before: October 16, 2026
- Batch code: 5202565504 | Best Before: October 20, 2026
- Batch code: 5203565504 | Best Before: October 21, 2026
- Batch code: 5204565504 | Best Before: October 22, 2026
- Batch code: 5205565504 | Best Before: October 23, 2026
- Batch code: 5209565504 | Best Before: October 27, 2026
- Batch code: 5210565504 | Best Before: October 28, 2026
- Batch code: 5211565504 | Best Before: October 29, 2026
- Batch code: 5233565504 | Best Before: November 20, 2026
- Batch code: 5238565504 | Best Before: November 25, 2026
- Batch code: 5239565504 | Best Before: November 26, 2026
- Batch code: 5239565505 | Best Before: November 26, 2026
- Batch code: 5240565505 | Best Before: November 27, 2026
- Batch code: 5245565505 | Best Before: December 2, 2026
- Batch code: 5246565505 | Best Before: December 3, 2026
- Batch code: 5251565505 | Best Before: December 8, 2026
- Batch code: 5252565505 | Best Before: December 9, 2026
- Batch code: 5253565505 | Best Before: December 10, 2026
- Batch code: 5254565505 | Best Before: December 11, 2026
- Batch code: 5258565505 | Best Before: December 15, 2026
- Batch code: 5259565505 | Best Before: December 16, 2026
Advice for Consumers
Consumers are advised not to feed the recalled biscuits to children and to return the product to the retailer for a refund. If they have any questions, they can contact Gerber at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).
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