Full Breakdown
Nationwide Recall of Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry Fruit Pouches
7/24/2026, 1:06:09 PM
Background & Context
Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics, a brand of organic fruit puree sold in 4-ounce (113-gram) pouches, issued a voluntary recall after its packaging supplier identified an internal defect that could allow a thin strand of food-grade plastic to detach from the pouch lining when squeezed. The defect was first disclosed in a company statement posted on its website and later referenced in a Food and Drug Administration (FDA) notice dated July 21, 2026.
Scope and Details
- Products affected: Banana & Strawberry flavor pouches (4 oz).
- Distribution channels: Kroger, Meijer, and Target stores nationwide.
- Sales period: March 6, 2026 through July 13, 2026 (the latter date marks the final day of sales for the recalled units).
- Identifying marks:
- Barcode 8 15367 01078 0
- Lane number 4 printed on the rear right-hand side seam
- Best-before dates of 01/19/2027, 01/20/2027, 03/17/2027, 03/18/2027, 05/14/2027, or 05/15/2027.
- Quantity: Approximately 380,000 pouches were shipped, with the company estimating that only a very small fraction contained the defect.
- Risk: The soft plastic strand could become detached and be ingested, posing a choking hazard. No injuries or illnesses have been reported to date.
Official Statements & Responses
- The company emphasized that the recall is voluntary and that it will continue to provide updates as it investigates the cause.
- FDA recall notice instructed consumers to check the barcode, lane number, and best-before dates on the back of each pouch. The agency advised anyone possessing a recalled unit to discard it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
- Spokesperson for Pumpkin Tree reported three consumer-reported incidents in which the plastic defect was detected by parents; in all three cases, no harm occurred.
Verbatim Quotes
- “We are removing potentially affected pouches from the marketplace, working with retailers and our packaging supplier and sharing information with consumers so they can identify the product and know exactly what to do,” — Pumpkin Tree, spokesperson
What’s Next
PT Organics Limited plans to work with its packaging supplier to prevent recurrence of the defect. The FDA will continue monitoring the situation and will issue further guidance if additional information emerges. Consumers are urged to verify whether any pantry items match the identifying codes and to follow the disposal or return instructions provided.
