Source: FDA Safety Recall – Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits
Gerber has initiated a voluntary recall of limited batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits (5.5 oz). This action was taken out of an abundance of caution due to the product possibly containing small pieces of soft plastic or paper. No illnesses or injuries have been reported as of January 26, 2026.
How to check your pantry
The recall is limited to specific batches produced between July and September 2025. Parents and caregivers should look at the back of the packaging for the 10-digit batch code located just before the “Best Before” date.
Impacted Batch Codes and Best Before Dates: The recall includes the following codes with “Best Before” dates ranging from October to December 2026:
| BATCH CODE 5198565504 5202565504 5203565504 5204565504 5205565504 5209565504 5210565504 5211565504 5233565504 5238565504 5239565504 5239565505 5240565505 5245565505 5246565505 5251565505 5252565505 5253565505 5254565505 5258565505 5259565505 | BEST BEFORE DATE Oct. 16, 2026 Oct. 20, 2026 Oct. 21, 2026 Oct. 22, 2026 Oct. 23, 2026 Oct. 27, 2026 Oct. 28, 2026 Oct. 29, 2026 Nov. 20, 2026 Nov. 25, 2026 Nov. 26, 2026 Nov. 26, 2026 Nov. 27, 2026 Dec. 2, 2026 Dec. 3, 2026 Dec. 8, 2026 Dec. 9, 2026 Dec.10, 2026 Dec. 11, 2026 Dec. 15, 2026 Dec. 16, 2026 |
Note: No other Gerber products are affected by this recall.
What should you do?
If you have any of the impacted biscuits in your home:
- Stop use immediately: Do not feed the product to your child.
- Seek a refund: You can return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund.
- Contact Gerber: For additional support or questions, Gerber’s customer service team is available 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).