Gerber has put out a voluntary recall on certain batches of its Arrowroot Gerber biscuits, and the whole thing started with a supplier issue that snowballed into a bigger headache than anyone probably expected. The company says a supplier flagged a problem with the arrowroot flour they provided — basically, there’s a chance some soft plastic or paper bits might have slipped into the mix. Nothing dramatic, but enough to make parents double‑check the pantry, especially since this is a snack a lot of families use as early‑stage baby food.
Gerber stressed that this is all “out of an abundance of caution,” which is corporate speak for “we don’t want to take chances with kids’ snacks,” and honestly, fair enough. No injuries or illnesses have been reported, and they’re already distancing themselves from the supplier that caused the mess in the first place.
Recalled Batches of Gerber Biscuits to Look For
The recall covers a pretty long list of batch codes — all tied to the 5.5‑ounce Arrowroot Biscuit boxes with best‑before dates running from mid‑October through mid‑December 2026. If parents have been stocking up or buying in bulk, it’s worth flipping the box over and checking the fine print. The affected codes include:
5198565504 (Oct. 16, 2026), 5202565504 (Oct. 20, 2026), 5203565504 (Oct. 21, 2026), 5204565504 (Oct. 22, 2026), 5205565504 (Oct. 23, 2026), 5209565504 (Oct. 27, 2026), 5210565504 (Oct. 28, 2026), 5211565504 (Oct. 29, 2026), 5233565504 (Nov. 20, 2026), 5238565504 (Nov. 25, 2026), 5239565504 (Nov. 26, 2026), 5239565505 (Nov. 26, 2026), 5240565505 (Nov. 27, 2026), 5245565505 (Dec. 2, 2026), 5246565505 (Dec. 3, 2026), 5251565505 (Dec. 8, 2026), 5252565505 (Dec. 9, 2026), 5253565505 (Dec. 10, 2026), 5254565505 (Dec. 11, 2026), 5258565505 (Dec. 15, 2026), and 5259565505 (Dec. 16, 2026).
Check Before Snack Time
If any of those match what’s in the cupboard, Gerber says not to feed them to kids. Stores should take them back with no fuss, and refunds are on the table. The company also made a point to say that no other baby food items or Gerber products are part of this recall — it’s just these specific biscuits caught in the supplier fallout.
For parents who want to double‑check or ask questions, Gerber’s consumer line is open around the clock at 1‑800‑4‑GERBER.
