Publix Baby Food Recalled For Lead Sold In 8 States, Including Florida

LAKELAND, Florida – Publix Super Markets, Inc. has initiated a voluntary recall of GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food due to lead contamination.

The baby food is produced by Bowman Andros LLC and distributed to Publix grocery stores in the company’s eight-state operating area: Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky.

The product is sold in 4-ounce plastic pouches and has the potential to be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.

Product Name

GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food,

GTIN

41415-00901

Best If Used By

11/01/2025

This recall is being initiated as a result of routine sampling and is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.

“As part of our commitment to food safety, potentially impacted products have been removed from all store shelves,” said Publix Director of Communications Maria Brous.

“To date, there have been no reported cases of illness. Consumers who have purchased the product in question may return the product to their local store for a full refund.

Publix customers with additional questions may call our customer care department toll-free at 1-800-242-1227 or visit our website at publix.com.”