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Pumpkin Tree Recalls Select Banana & Strawberry Pouches Over Soft Plastic Risk
Select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry pouches are being recalled after a packaging defect was found to allow soft plastic into the product.
Parents and caregivers should check their cupboards and diaper bags for select Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics Banana & Strawberry fruit puree pouches. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration’s recall notice says a packaging defect may allow a strand of soft, food-grade plastic to enter the finished product.
The recall concerns 4-ounce (113-gram) Banana & Strawberry pouches sold under the Pumpkin Tree Peter Rabbit Organics name. The affected products were sold exclusively through Kroger, Meijer and Target stores nationwide between March 6 and July 13, 2026. The FDA says no injuries have been reported, and no other Pumpkin Tree products, flavors or best-before dates are included in this recall.
How to identify the affected pouches
Do not rely only on the product name or pouch artwork. The FDA says consumers should compare all three identifiers printed on the package:
- Barcode: 8 15367 01078 0
- Lane number: the number 4 printed on the rear right-hand side seam
- Best-before date: January 19, January 20, March 17, March 18, May 14 or May 15, 2027
A pouch should be treated as part of the recall when it matches the listed product and the relevant identifying details. If the printing is difficult to read, set the pouch aside rather than opening it while you confirm the information through the FDA notice or the manufacturer’s consumer support channel.
What caused the recall?
According to the FDA, Pumpkin Tree initiated the voluntary recall after its packaging supplier recalled a production run of defective pouches. The company then inspected finished products made with that packaging and confirmed that a strand of soft, food-grade plastic was attached to the inside of a small number of pouches.
This is a packaging-related foreign-material risk, not a change to the recipe itself. The manufacturer’s official product page describes the pouch as a fruit puree made with banana, strawberry, oat and seed ingredients. That product information does not override the recall: matching pouches should not be consumed, even if they look normal and have been stored correctly.
What to do if you have one
- Stop using the pouch immediately. Do not taste it, squeeze it to inspect the contents or feed it to a child.
- Compare the barcode, lane number and best-before date with the FDA’s recall details.
- If the pouch matches, dispose of it or return it to the store where it was purchased, following the retailer’s return process.
- Keep the package available until you have recorded the identifying details, especially if you need to contact the manufacturer.
- For questions about the recall, contact Pumpkin Tree’s consumer support desk at 888-566-2363, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time.
Do not serve a recalled pouch to another person, and do not use it as an ingredient in a smoothie, oatmeal or other recipe. Cooking or blending is not an appropriate way to manage a recalled product because the concern is the possible presence of foreign material, not a microorganism that can be reliably controlled by heat.
A practical check for busy households
Fruit pouches are often stored in several places: a kitchen drawer, a lunch bag, a car kit or a child’s travel bag. A quick household check is easiest when you gather every pouch from the affected brand and flavor before comparing the codes. Place any pouch that cannot be clearly identified in a separate bag or container while you verify it.
It is also worth checking whether another caregiver, family member or childcare provider may have purchased the product. The recall notice covers products distributed through three major retailers, so checking only the main kitchen cupboard may not find every affected pouch. Once the recalled items are removed, wash your hands after handling the packaging and clean any surface that came into contact with leaking puree or damaged packaging.
The FDA notice is the controlling reference for the recall’s product codes and consumer instructions. Pumpkin Tree’s product page can help confirm the flavor and package design, but it should not be used to decide whether a pouch is safe. When a product is recalled for possible foreign material, the safest kitchen rule is simple: identify the exact package, keep it out of service and follow the official disposal or return advice.