# Urgent Recall Alert: Nestlé Canada Recalls Gerber Baby Cereal Over Bacterial Contamination Concerns
In a recent statement released on Sunday, Nestlé Canada has issued a voluntary recall on a specific type of its Gerber baby cereal sold both online and in stores nationwide. The recall comes as a precautionary measure due to possible bacterial contamination, the company confirmed.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) highlighted that certain packages of Gerber oat, banana, and mango baby cereal are subject to the recall over concerns regarding Cronobacter bacteria. The statement from the CFIA urged consumers to refrain from consuming the product, which has been distributed in various provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, with a possibility of reaching other provinces and territories.
While it may not display any visible signs of spoilage, food tainted with Cronobacter bacteria can still pose health risks, the CFIA warned. This type of bacteria is associated with causing rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections, particularly leading to severe intestinal infections and blood poisoning (sepsis), notably in newborns.
For consumers and distributors, it’s crucial to identify the 227-gram boxes of the dry cereal bearing lot code 3334007809 and a best-before date of May 30, 2025. The specific UPC code to watch out for is 0 65000 13361 5. No other Nestlé or Gerber products have been impacted by the recall, and Nestlé Canada confirmed that no illness incidents linked to the cereal have been reported thus far.
In response to the recall, the company has advised consumers who have purchased the affected product to discontinue its use immediately. They can contact Nestlé consumer services at 1-800-387-4636 for reimbursement and are instructed to safely dispose of the product.
The safety and well-being of consumers remain a top priority for Nestlé Canada, and this recall serves as a precautionary measure to ensure the highest standards of product quality and consumer protection.
In a recent statement released on Sunday, Nestlé Canada has issued a voluntary recall on a specific type of its Gerber baby cereal sold both online and in stores nationwide. The recall comes as a precautionary measure due to possible bacterial contamination, the company confirmed.
The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) highlighted that certain packages of Gerber oat, banana, and mango baby cereal are subject to the recall over concerns regarding Cronobacter bacteria. The statement from the CFIA urged consumers to refrain from consuming the product, which has been distributed in various provinces including British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, New Brunswick, Ontario, Quebec, and Saskatchewan, with a possibility of reaching other provinces and territories.
While it may not display any visible signs of spoilage, food tainted with Cronobacter bacteria can still pose health risks, the CFIA warned. This type of bacteria is associated with causing rare bloodstream and central nervous system infections, particularly leading to severe intestinal infections and blood poisoning (sepsis), notably in newborns.
For consumers and distributors, it’s crucial to identify the 227-gram boxes of the dry cereal bearing lot code 3334007809 and a best-before date of May 30, 2025. The specific UPC code to watch out for is 0 65000 13361 5. No other Nestlé or Gerber products have been impacted by the recall, and Nestlé Canada confirmed that no illness incidents linked to the cereal have been reported thus far.
In response to the recall, the company has advised consumers who have purchased the affected product to discontinue its use immediately. They can contact Nestlé consumer services at 1-800-387-4636 for reimbursement and are instructed to safely dispose of the product.
The safety and well-being of consumers remain a top priority for Nestlé Canada, and this recall serves as a precautionary measure to ensure the highest standards of product quality and consumer protection.
