SFA recalls batches of Gerber baby biscuits due to potential presence of plastic, paper pieces

SINGAPORE – Nestle Singapore has recalled three batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits products for babies because of the potential presence of foreign matter like pieces of soft plastic or paper.

The recall of the batches, which were manufactured in the United States, is ongoing, the Singapore Food Agency (SFA) said in a statement on Jan 27.

This follows a voluntary recall initiated by the product’s manufacturer in the US, said SFA.

Nestle Singapore, which is the parent company of Gerber and the local importer of the product, informed SFA about the recall, and SFA directed Nestle Singapore to recall the affected batches of the product as a precautionary measure, the agency said.

The affected products and their expiry dates are:

Customers who have purchased the implicated products are advised not to feed them to children, added SFA.

Those who are concerned about their children’s health after consuming the implicated products should seek medical advice. Customers may contact their point of purchase for inquiries, said the statement.

Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits can be found on the websites of major supermarkets such as FairPrice and Cold Storage as well as RedMart on Lazada.

This is the latest recall from Nestle after the Swiss food giant

stopped the sale

of several batches of infant and follow-on formulas because of the potential presence of cereulide toxin.