This baby food, marketed for infants aged six months and older, is labeled as 'Distributed by Target Corporation, Minneapolis, MN 55403' and 'Product of Colombia.'

Target has taken immediate action to remove the recalled products from their shelves and is offering refunds to customers who return the affected baby food.

In response to rising concerns about heavy metal contamination, the FDA initiated the Closer to Zero project in 2021 to reduce such exposure in foods for babies and young children.

Fruselva is recalling over 25,000 packages of Target's Good & Gather Baby Pea, Zucchini, Kale & Thyme Vegetable Puree due to potential lead contamination.

Lead ingestion in children can lead to severe health issues, including irreversible brain damage and potential harm to the kidneys and nervous system, according to the Mayo Clinic.

Consumers can seek a refund by contacting Target Guest Relations at 800-440-0680 or visiting a store location.

The Centers for Disease Control and Prevention emphasizes that there is no safe level of lead exposure for children, as it can lead to developmental and cognitive impairments.

The recalled puree, sold in 4-ounce containers, has been distributed to Target stores across the United States, including 45 locations in Massachusetts.

Parents and caregivers are advised not to feed these products to babies and to check their pantries for the specified lot numbers 4167 and 4169.

The affected products have best-by dates of December 7, 2025, and December 9, 2025, and were manufactured by Fruselva, a Miami-based company.

The FDA mandates that baby food must have lead levels below 10 parts per billion (ppb), but even low levels can cause irreversible harm.

The FDA classified this recall as Class II, indicating that while the risk of life-threatening health problems is low, there may be temporary or reversible health issues, particularly concerning for infants.