No additional information was posted in the notice on which ingredient may have had the lead contamination.
https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/sprout-organics-expands-voluntary-recall-sweet-potato-apple-and-spinach-include-additional-lot-codes
Sprout Organics Expands Voluntary Recall of Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach to Include Additional Lot Codes
Summary
Company Announcement Date: September 23, 2025
FDA Publish Date: September 23, 2025
Product Type: Food & Beverages
Reason for Announcement: Potential Metal Contaminant - Lead
Company Name: Sprout Organics
Brand Name: Sprout Organics
Product Description: Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach, 3.5-ounce pouch
Company Announcement
Sprout Organics is expanding its September 16, 2025 recall of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach, due to potentially elevated lead levels, to include additional lots.
Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. The effects of lead depend upon the amount and duration of exposure and age/body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, this can affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems.
The product, a 3.5-ounce pouch, was sold in Walgreens; in independent retailers in AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WI, and WY; and online. It was not sold in any other large retail chain besides Walgreens.
If consumers have product matching the following description in their possession, they should return it to their local store for a full refund. The expiration date and lot code and are printed on the bottom strip on the back of the pouch (see photos attached).
Product Name Best By Lot Code
Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach 3.5 oz pouch
Oct292025 4212
Oct302025 4213
Dec042025 4282
Feb042026 4310
Sprout Organics is expanding its September 16, 2025 recall of Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach, due to potentially elevated lead levels, to include additional lots.
Exposure to lead, even at low levels, may increase blood lead levels. Additional signs and symptoms of lead exposure are more likely with acute exposure to higher levels of lead or chronic exposure to lead. The effects of lead depend upon the amount and duration of exposure and age/body weight. If a child is exposed to enough lead for a protracted period of time, this can affect learning and development or cause other long-term health problems.
The product, a 3.5-ounce pouch, was sold in Walgreens; in independent retailers in AZ, CO, FL, ID, IL, IN, IA, MA, ME, MN, MS, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NM, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, TX, UT, VT, WI, and WY; and online. It was not sold in any other large retail chain besides Walgreens.
If consumers have product matching the following description in their possession, they should return it to their local store for a full refund. The expiration date and lot code and are printed on the bottom strip on the back of the pouch (see photos attached).
Product Name Best By Lot Code
Sprout Organics® Sweet Potato Apple and Spinach 3.5 oz pouch
Oct292025 4212
Oct302025 4213
Dec042025 4282
Feb042026 4310
No illnesses have been reported to date and no other Sprout Organics products are impacted by this voluntary recall. The voluntary recall is being initiated after routine sampling.
To learn about Sprout Organics comprehensive testing program of ingredients and products before distribution, please go to https://sproutorganics.com/pages/faqExternal Link Disclaimer.
Consumers with questions should contact the company at 510-833-6089 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time or by email at Info@sproutorganics.com.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
To learn about Sprout Organics comprehensive testing program of ingredients and products before distribution, please go to https://sproutorganics.com/pages/faqExternal Link Disclaimer.
Consumers with questions should contact the company at 510-833-6089 Monday through Friday 9 am to 5 pm Pacific Time or by email at Info@sproutorganics.com.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration
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