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GERBER
CSWH grade B (84)
Method v1.0 (how we grade), based on the records below; exact score 84.
| Indicator | Grade | What we found |
|---|---|---|
| Recalls (40%) | C (60) | 1 Class II, 1 Class III (5 points) · 2 events For current recalls see FDA and USDA. |
| Ingredients (40%) | A (100) | Tier A: 0 of 5 products · A (100) (25%) Tier B: 0 of 5 products · A (100) (15%) |
| FDA warning letters (20%) | A (100) | None found to the owner Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026. |
Shown, not graded: recall reasons (1 foreign material, 1 other reasons) · IARC notes (0 products) · FDA dye pledge: none on FDA's tracker.
Recalls, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
Class II, Jan 26, 2026 · Foreign material · FDA event 98350
Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, Net Wt. 5.5 oz. (155g), packaged in a plastic resealable bag with UPC 015000005962, packed 4 bags/case with UPC 015000935726; Made for Gerber Products Co., Fremont, MI 49413
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Downstream recall. Product contains arrowroot flour ingredient that was voluntarily recalled by the supplier due to potential contamination of soft kraft paper/plastic bag pieces.
- Code information
- Product Number: 12212034 Batch Code/Best If Used By Date: - 5198565504 BB: 16 OCT 2026 - 5202565504 BB: 20 OCT 2026 - 5203565504 BB: 21 OCT 2026 - 5204565504 BB: 22 OCT 2026 - 5205565504 BB: 23 OCT 2026 - 5209565504 BB: 27 OCT 2026 - 5210565504 BB: 28 OCT 2026 - 5211565504 BB: 29 OCT 2026 - 5233565504 BB: 20 NOV 2026 - 5238565504 BB: 25 NOV 2026 - 5239565504 BB: 26 NOV 2026 - 5239565505 BB: 26 NOV 2026 - 5240565505 BB: 27 NOV 2026 - 5245565505 BB: 02 DEC 2026 - 5246565505 BB: 03 DEC 2026 - 5251565505 BB: 08 DEC 2026 - 5252565505 BB: 09 DEC 2026 - 5253565505 BB: 10 DEC 2026 - 5254565505 BB: 11 DEC 2026 - 5258565505 BB: 15 DEC 2026 - 5259565505 BB: 16 DEC 2026
- Recalling firm
- Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
- Dates
- Recall started Jan 26, 2026; classified Feb 20, 2026
- Status
- Ongoing (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record H-0518-2026: openFDA · Report an error
Class III, Nov 18, 2021 · Other reasons · FDA event 89087
GERBER Macaroni and Cheese with a side of peas and carrots, 6.6 oz. (187 g) drained weight 5.3 oz. (150 g), 8 units per case.
- Reason (FDA's words)
- Beetles were found in the pea ingredient used in the side compartment of the tray.
- Code information
- 21775185XX Best By 04Oct2022
- Recalling firm
- Gerber Products Company dba Nestle Infant Nutrition
- Dates
- Recall started Nov 18, 2021; classified Dec 7, 2021
- Status
- Terminated (status reported by FDA at classification)
- How we matched it
- matched by recalling firm (name) and brand name
FDA record F-0271-2022: openFDA · Report an error
Store-brand and co-packer recalls count on a brand only when a UPC in the recall matches one of its products.
Ingredients on our watch list
None of the 5 products with an ingredient statement contains a watched ingredient.
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FDA warning letters to Gerber Products Company, Oct 28, 2021 to Oct 28, 2026
None found from FDA food offices.
FDA notes that later events may have changed the regulatory status of what a letter discusses.