Food Recall on Tippy Toes Baby Food Brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit Puree Due to Possible Health Risk

On February 13, 2026, the company, IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods (Initiative Foods), is recalling one of its baby food products. The product is Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree, and it is being recalled 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. As of the date of the company’s announcement, no illnesses or injuries have been reported.

This product was distributed nationwide in retail grocery stores in all U.S. states other than Alaska. The product may have been distributed in the U.S. territories of Guam and Puerto Rico.

View the company’s announcement to learn more about which product is being recalled. This includes the lot number as well as images of the product. 

Consumers who have the product matching the “Best By” (expiration) date of July 17, 2026 should:

• Stop using the product. They can either throw it out immediately or return to their place of purchase for a refund.
• Contact their healthcare provider if concerns arise regarding health after consumption of this product.

To learn more about this recall, read the company’s announcement on the FDA’s website.