Voluntary Food Recall

Gerber Graduates for Toddlers

Date:
February 7, 2007

Manufacturer:
The Wornick Company

Product:
Gerber Graduates for Toddlers

Problem/Reason for Recall:
Two products labels were inadvertently switched.  Consumers should be aware that the chicken pasta product subject to recall may actually contain beef ravioli instead.  The beef ravioli product contains cheese (milk), a known allergen.

Where Product Sold in Missouri:
Various Retail outlets

Type of Container and Code Numbers:

• 5.8-ounce packages of “Gerber GRADUATES FOR TODDLERS, lil’ entrees, chicken & pasta wheel pick ups in sauce with peas.”  Each label bears the establishment number “P-19076” inside the USDA seal of inspection.  The bottom of each package also bears the UPC code “15000 04870” as well as “21 Dec 07” followed by numbers between and including “0858 and 1053.”
• 5.5-ounce packages of “Gerber GRADUATES FOR TODDLERS, lil’ entrees, beef ravioli in tomato sauce with green beans.”  Each label bears the establishment number “19076” inside the USDA seal of inspection. The bottom of each package also bears the UPC code “15000 04876” as well as “20 Dec 07” followed by numbers between and including “1030 and 1127.”

Who to call for Additional Information
Consumers with questions about the recall should contact the Gerber Parent Resource Center at (1-800)-4-Gerber.  Media with questions about the recall should contact Gerber Director of External Communications David Mortazavi at (973) 503-7834.

Where to Return Product
Discard or return the product to the point of purchase.