Companies that manufacture baby foods sold under the Target Store brand are recalling packages for over 25,000 products due to the potential for high levels of lead in food.
According to the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), Miami-based Full Selva issued a recall in March for sale in Target’s Good & Collectable Baby Peas, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree.
The package includes lot number 4167 with the highest date of December 7th and lot number 4169 with the highest date of December 9th.
Consumers should not supply these products to babies, the notification indicates.
A Target spokesman told Fox News Digital “we took immediate action to remove it from the shelf because it contained a limited amount of product.”
The recall began in March, so the affected products are not in circulation, the spokesman said.
The recall is listed as Class II. This means that the product is unlikely to cause serious harm, but can lead to temporary or reversible problems.
According to the US Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), there is no safe level of exposure to lead for children.
Exposure to heavy metals can cause developmental and cognitive problems.
“As lead levels rise, children may complain of non-specific symptoms, such as headache, abdominal pain, loss of appetite or constipation,” according to the American Academy of Pediatrics.
“Children with signs of awkwardness, agitating, or reduced activity and drowsiness may exhibit signs of central nervous system (CNS) involvement that can rapidly progress in vomiting, stamina, and convulsions.
Most baby foods in the US can include no more than 10 copies per billion lead, but according to FDA standards listed on the website, root vegetable baby food and dry cereals are allowed 20/1 billion parts.
Anyone with a recall will be asked to call the corporate guest relationship or go to the Target store for a full refund.
The Associated Press contributed to this report.
