Parents Urged to Check Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits in Recent Recall

Popular Gerber Baby Food Recalled in New Jersey Over Safety Concerns

Parents across New Jersey are being urged to double-check their pantry after Gerber announced a voluntary recall of certain batches of its Arrowroot Biscuits.

The recall was issued out of an abundance of caution due to the possible presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed.

According to Gerber Products Company, the issue traces back to an arrowroot flour supplier that recently initiated its own recall. Gerber says it has since stopped working with that supplier. While no injuries have been reported, the company decided to act quickly to protect families, according to FDA.gov.

Which Gerber Products Are Affected?

The recall is limited to Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits (5.5 oz packages) produced between July 2025 and September 2025. Although the recall is nationwide, New Jersey consumers are included and should check products carefully.

No other Gerber products are impacted.

Batch Codes to Look For

Parents and caregivers should look for the following batch codes printed on the package:

5198565504
5202565504
5203565504
5204565504
5205565504
5209565504
5210565504
5211565504
5233565504
5238565504
5239565504
5239565505
5240565505
5245565505
5246565505
5251565505
5252565505
5253565505
5254565505
5258565505
5259565505

Best-By Dates Included in the Recall

The affected products carry best-by dates ranging from October 16, 2026 through December 16, 2026, including:

Oct. 16, 20, 21, 22, 23, 27, 28, 29, 2026
Nov. 20, 25, 26, 27, 2026
Dec. 2, 3, 8, 9, 10, 11, 15, 16, 2026

If your package matches both a listed batch code and one of these dates, it should not be used.

What New Jersey Parents Should Do

Gerber advises consumers not to serve the recalled biscuits to children. Families should discard the product or follow Gerber’s instructions for refunds or replacements.

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While the recall is precautionary, it serves as an important reminder to regularly check food labels, especially for products intended for infants and toddlers.

Parents with questions or concerns are encouraged to contact Gerber directly for more information at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237).