Gerber Baby Foods Recalled Because Of Strange Smell

The FDA and the Gerber Products Company yesterday announced the recall and replacement of Gerber Good Start Gentle powdered infant formula, in 23.2 ounce plastic packaging. The FDA (Food and Drug Administration) wrote on its website that the recall is limited to batch GPX1684, expiring on March 5th, 2013. According to authorities, there have been reports of bad odors.

Gerber and the FDA emphasized that for those who have consumed the product, is not dangerous for health and poses no safety risk. There have also been some reports of babies spitting the food up, as well as some minor gastrointestinal signs and symptoms.

If you have purchased the above-mentioned product with the same batch code and expiration date, you can call 1-800-487-7763 (Gerber Parents Resource Center), and a replacement will be offered.

Gerber says it is liaising closely with retail outlets to get any remaining products off the shelves.

Gerber stresses that this recall is limited only to Gerber Good Start Gentle powder, with the above-mentioned batch number and expiration date - all other baby products are fine.