Tippy Toes baby food recall: Potential patulin contamination
Tippy Toes recalls apple, pear, banana baby food packs (2-4oz) from July 2026 due to potential patulin contamination. Consumers should check UPC 036800265783 for affected lots.
Recall notice
Potential contamination with patulin.
Contact the company
What happened, in plain English
Tippy Toes is recalling apple, pear, and banana baby food packs for children 6 months and older that may contain patulin, a potential contaminant. This recall is for products distributed by Topco in the U.S. with UPC 036800265783. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/6754-tippy-toes-baby-food-recall-potential-patulin-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/6754-tippy-toes-baby-food-recall-potential-patulin-contamination · Updated August 17, 2026 · Official notice: FDA #H-0544-2026
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“Tippy Toes baby food recall: Potential patulin contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated August 17, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/6754-tippy-toes-baby-food-recall-potential-patulin-contamination. Based on FDA recall #H-0544-2026.
Why it’s dangerous
Patulin is a mold-produced compound that can be harmful to infants, especially when consumed in large amounts. While the risk is low for most adults, infants have a higher chance of adverse effects from this contaminant.
Who’s affected
Parents or caregivers of infants 6 months and older who purchased Tippy Toes baby food packs labeled '2-4OZ (113g)' from July 2026. Infants are most at risk due to their developing digestive systems.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for the UPC code 036800265783 on the product label. Products distributed by Topco Associates LLC in Elk Grove Village, IL, with a production date of July 2026 are affected.
- Brand
Tippy Toes- Product
tippy toes apple pear banana 6 months & up baby food 2-4OZ (113g) PACKS NET WT 8 OZ (226g) DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Check Product Label
Look for the UPC code 036800265783 on the baby food pack.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in Illinois.
FDA distribution: “U.S. Consignees: IL” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois.
Recall timeline
FDA published this recall 34 days after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
The recall states there is potential patulin contamination, but the product is not confirmed unsafe. Consumers should check the recall details before consumption.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #H-0544-2026 (February 5, 2026)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on August 17, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the FDA notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
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