PT Organics recalls 380,000 kids fruit pouches over plastic

A children's snack company has voluntarily recalled approximately 380,000 fruit puree pouches sold nationwide after discovering a packaging defect that could leave strands of soft plastic inside the product. PT Organics Limited, based in Lake Oswego, Oregon, announced the recall on July 21, 2026, for specific lots of its Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana Strawberry fruit puree pouches.

The 4-ounce pouches, marketed for children 6 months and older, were sold exclusively at Kroger, Meijer, and Target stores across the United States between March 6 and July 13, 2026. The company stated the issue stems from an internal packaging defect that can allow a thin strand of the pouch's inner material to detach when squeezed, posing a potential choking or injury risk if ingested.

According to the recall notice published by the Food and Drug Administration, the problem was traced to the company's packaging supplier, which identified and recalled a defective production run last week. PT Organics said its own inspections confirmed that a strand of soft, food-grade plastic had become attached to the inside of a small number of pouches from that batch. The company emphasized the defect...