IF Copack, LLC. d.b.a. Initiative Foods recall: Baby Food

What happened

Sanger, CA – February 13, 2026 – IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods (“Initiative Foods”) is recalling one lot of the “Tippy Toes” brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree (“Product”) due to elevated levels of patulin. Patulin is a naturally occurring substance (called a mycotoxin) which is produced by molds that may grow in various fruits, including apples. Long-term exposure resulting from ingestion of patulin can lead to various adverse health consequences, including a potential for immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea. No illnesses or injuries have been reported to date.

Affected products and codes

• Baby Food

  product

• IF Copack, LLC. d.b.a. Initiative Foods

  producer

• Tippy Toes

  brand

• Baby Food

  Affected date information: Lot Number(s) / Expiration Date

  product

• Baby Food

  Affected date information: Lot # 07174 Best By Date: “BB 07/17/2026”

  product

• IF Copack, LLC. d.b.a. Initiative Foods

  producer

• Tippy Toes

  brand

• 07174

  Affected date information: Lot # 07174 Best By Date: “BB 07/17/2026”

  lot

• Baby Food

  Affected date information: Lot # 07174 Best By Date: “BB 07/17/2026”

  product

• IF Copack, LLC. d.b.a. Initiative Foods

  producer

• Tippy Toes

  brand

• 07/17/2026

  Affected date information: Lot # 07174 Best By Date: “BB 07/17/2026”

  lot

• Baby Food

  Affected date information: The “Best By” (expiration) date is found on the bottom of each plastic tub. The recalled Product will have a date stamped as “BB 07/17/2026.” The package is also marked with the package code “INIA0120” as shown below:

  product

• Baby Food

  Affected date information: Consumers with the Product matching the “Best By” (expiration) date of July 17, 2026 should:

  product