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Gerber Recalls Limited Batches of Arrowroot Biscuits Due to Possible Foreign Material

Gerber Products Company is initiating a voluntary recall of limited batches of Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits out of an abundance of caution due to the potential presence of soft plastic and/or paper pieces that should not be consumed.

The issue originated with an arrowroot flour supplier that initiated a recall. Gerber stated it is no longer working with that supplier.

The recall applies to Gerber® Arrowroot Biscuits 5.5-ounce products produced between July 2025 and September 2025. In the United States, the recall is nationwide. No other Gerber® products are affected.

Impacted products can be identified by a 10-digit batch code located on the back of the package near the “best before” date. The affected batch codes and corresponding best-before dates are:

  • 5198565504 – Oct. 16, 2026
  • 5202565504 – Oct. 20, 2026
  • 5203565504 – Oct. 21, 2026
  • 5204565504 – Oct. 22, 2026
  • 5205565504 – Oct. 23, 2026
  • 5209565504 – Oct. 27, 2026
  • 5210565504 – Oct. 28, 2026
  • 5211565504 – Oct. 29, 2026
  • 5233565504 – Nov. 20, 2026
  • 5238565504 – Nov. 25, 2026
  • 5239565504 – Nov. 26, 2026
  • 5239565505 – Nov. 26, 2026
  • 5240565505 – Nov. 27, 2026
  • 5245565505 – Dec. 2, 2026
  • 5246565505 – Dec. 3, 2026
  • 5251565505 – Dec. 8, 2026
  • 5252565505 – Dec. 9, 2026
  • 5253565505 – Dec. 10, 2026
  • 5254565505 – Dec. 11, 2026
  • 5258565505 – Dec. 15, 2026
  • 5259565505 – Dec. 16, 2026

Consumers who purchased affected products should not feed them to children and should return the product to the retailer where it was purchased for a refund.

Gerber reported that no illnesses or injuries have been associated with the recalled products. The company said it is working closely with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will cooperate fully during the review process.

Consumers with questions can contact Gerber 24/7 at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237). Media inquiries can be directed to Erin Abney at Erin.Abney@us.nestle.com.

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