Gerber® has issued a recall for its Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal due to potential contamination with Cronobacter spp. Consumers are advised not to consume, use, sell, serve, or distribute the recalled product.

Product Details:

• Brand: Gerber®
• Product: Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal
• Size: 227 g
• UPC: 0 65000 13361 5
• Codes: 2025 MA 30, 3334007809

Issue: The product is being recalled due to possible contamination with Cronobacter spp., a bacteria that can lead to serious and sometimes fatal infections, particularly in infants.

Distribution: The recalled product has been distributed online and in the following regions:

• Alberta
• British Columbia
• Manitoba
• New Brunswick
• Ontario
• Quebec
• Saskatchewan
• Possibly other provinces and territories

What You Should Do:

• Do not consume: Avoid consuming the recalled product.
• Check your products: Verify if you have any recalled products in your possession.
• Dispose or return: Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the place of purchase.
• Health concerns: If you believe you have become ill from consuming the recalled product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.

Health Risks: Cronobacter spp. contamination is a serious concern as the bacteria may not alter the appearance or smell of food but can still cause illness. While infections are rare, Cronobacter can lead to severe bloodstream infections, central nervous system infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sepsis, particularly in newborns.

Consumers who have purchased Gerber® Oat Banana & Mango Baby Cereal are urged to take these precautions to ensure safety. For more information, visit the official recall notice or contact Gerber® customer service.

Source:https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gerberr-brand-oat-banana-mango-baby-cereal-recalled-due-cronobacter-spp