Baby Gourmet Foods Inc. is issuing a recall for its banana raisin oatmeal organic whole grain baby cereal after government testing revealed contamination with Cronobacter. The recall notice was posted by the Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA), indicating that the product in question is the Baby Gourmet Organic brand, packaged in 227-gram containers.
Despite the recall, there have been no confirmed cases of infection associated with this product at the time of the notice. The recalled cereal, distributed nationwide, bears a UPC number of 6 28619 10003 6 and includes specific codes: 24122BROAC G 2 HH:MM BB: 2025AL03 and 24121BROAC G 2 HH:MM BB: 2025AL03.
The CFIA is conducting an ongoing food safety investigation that could lead to the recall of additional products. The agency is working to ensure that the contaminated cereal is removed from store shelves and is no longer available to consumers.
Cronobacter contamination is particularly concerning as it can lead to serious infections, especially in newborns, even though it is not commonly associated with human illness.
The bacteria can cause severe conditions such as bloodstream infections, central nervous system infections, necrotizing enterocolitis, and sepsis. Consumers are advised to check their homes for the affected product and discontinue use immediately.
