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Publix Recalls GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food Due to Lead

Date: 05/21/25

Publix Super Markets Inc. is voluntarily recalling GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food pouches produced by Bowman Andros LLC because the 4-ounce packages may be contaminated with elevated levels of lead.

The company said the problem was discovered via routine sampling, and that there have been no reported cases of illness. The voluntary recall was announced on May 9 and the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is aware.

Sunshine Health encourages providers to discuss the recall with parents, guardians and caretakers and check if their children have consumed this product. Children who consumed this product should undergo a blood test to check for lead exposure.

Remember: All children enrolled in a Florida Medicaid health plan are required to have at least one blood lead screening before 2 years of age. 

Recalled Product

GreenWise Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea Baby Food Pouch: This 4-ounce baby food pouch is distributed to Publix stores across Florida, Georgia, Alabama, Tennessee, South Carolina, North Carolina, Virginia and Kentucky. Though the title lists four flavors, this is only one product produced by Bowman Andros LLC. Customers may return the product for a full refund. Here’s how customers can contact the company:

What Providers Should Tell Their Patients

  • Educate patients and families about the health effects of lead exposure in children. Most children have no obvious symptoms, but appropriate screening can detect lead in blood. 
  • Test children who have consumed a recalled applesauce pouch for lead exposure. 
  • Consider lead exposure in the differential diagnosis of patients presenting with clinical findings associated with lead poisoning. 

Lead Exposure Symptoms

Providers should make sure parents, guardians and caretakers know that lead is toxic and can have adverse health effects regardless of age or health. Tell them to watch out for these symptoms: 

  • Short-Term Lead Exposure Symptoms: Headache, abdominal/colic pain, vomiting and anemia. 
  • Long-Term Lead Exposure Symptoms: Irritability, lethargy, fatigue, constipation, difficulty concentrating, tremors, weight loss and muscle aches, muscle weakness and/or muscle prickling/burning. 

How to Report Lead Exposure 

Florida requires healthcare providers to report all blood lead tests. Blood lead levels ≥3.5 µg/dL must be reported to DOH by the next business day. All blood lead levels <3.5 µg/dL must be reported to DOH within 10 business days.   

Florida Resources  

National Resources

Sunshine Health Questions?

Sunshine Health has a wealth of resources available to help answer your questions and address your concerns:

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