Arrowroot Biscuits Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

Gerber Products Company issued a voluntary recall of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits in January 2026. Gerber announced the recall January 26, 2026, and the FDA posted the notice January 28, 2026. No other Gerber products are affected by this action. The recalled biscuits are 5.5-ounce packages made between July and September 2025. They carry one of 21 batch codes printed on the package. Gerber recalled them because some may contain soft plastic or paper pieces from a flour supplier’s recall. Parents should stop feeding the biscuits to their child and return the package for a refund. Neither Gerber nor the FDA has announced that the recall is closed or complete.

Latest Arrowroot Biscuits Recall Updates

January 27, 2026: Canada Issues a Parallel Recall

The Canadian Food Inspection Agency issued a food recall warning, identification number RA-81542, for Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits sold nationally and online in Canada [1]. Nestlé Canada Inc. recalled the 155-gram package under a Class 3 risk rating. The recall covers three batch codes of the Canadian package (5231565504, 5232565504, and 5233565504), tied to the same soft-plastic and paper hazard as the U.S. recall.

January 26, 2026: Gerber Recalls Biscuits in the U.S.

Gerber’s press release announced a voluntary recall of limited batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, 5.5-ounce packages made between July and September 2025 [2]. The FDA posted the notice on January 28, 2026 [3]. Gerber pulled the affected batches after learning a flour supplier had shipped ingredients containing plastic or paper fragments. No other Gerber products are included, based on the batch codes listed above.

Which Arrowroot Biscuits Are Affected?

The recall covers one product sold under two names in the United States and Canada, packaged and labeled differently in each country:

• Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits, 5.5-ounce package, made between July and September 2025, sold nationwide in the United States
• 21 batch codes are printed on the back of the package, each a 10-digit number, with best-before dates from October 16 to December 16, 2026
• Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits, 155-gram package, sold in Canada under Nestlé Canada Inc.
• Three Canadian batch codes, separate from the U.S. codes, appear in Canada’s recall record
• No other Gerber products, sizes, or package types are included in this recall

See “What Should Consumers Do?” below for the full stop-use, batch-code check, and return-or-refund steps for both the United States and Canada.

Why Were the Arrowroot Biscuits Recalled?

Gerber recalled the biscuits because some batches may contain soft plastic or paper pieces. The pieces trace back to a supplier of arrowroot flour used in the biscuits. That supplier had already issued its own recall for the same contamination. Gerber says it identified the problem through that supplier’s recall notice and pulled the affected batches out of caution. The company states it is no longer working with that flour supplier. Gerber and the FDA both describe the hazard as the potential presence of small plastic or paper fragments in the food, which could pose a choking or injury risk.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

Gerber and the FDA report no illnesses, injuries, or deaths from consumers in the United States as of January 26, 2026. The CFIA reports the same for Canada, based on reports it received as of its January 27, 2026 notice. A report of no illnesses or injuries does not mean the hazard is minor. It means no one has yet reported an injury tied to the recalled batches in either country’s official records so far. Parents who notice a health concern in their child after feeding them the recalled biscuits should contact a doctor or pediatrician right away for guidance.

What Should Consumers Do?

If you have Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits or Gerber brand arrowroot biscuits at home, take the following steps right away to protect your child:

1. Stop feeding the biscuits to your child right away, even if the package looks fine
2. Check the batch code and best-before date against the U.S. or Canadian codes listed above before returning or discarding it
3. Do not eat or serve any biscuit from an affected batch, even if it looks normal
4. Return the package to the store where you bought it for a refund, or discard it instead
5. In the United States, call Gerber consumer support at 1-800-4-GERBER (1-800-443-7237), available 24 hours a day, with questions or to report a concern
6. In Canada, contact Nestlé Consumer Services or the Canadian Food Inspection Agency with any questions about the recalled product
7. Report any health problem you believe is linked to the biscuits to the FDA or, in Canada, to the CFIA

Other Recalls, Warnings, or International Actions

Beyond the January 27, 2026 Canada recall described above, no other country’s recall or warning for this product has been found. Its batch codes are separate from the U.S. codes above. No lawsuit or multidistrict litigation over this recall has been filed. The JPML’s pending-MDL list, searched by product name, shows no case tied to it [4].

Frequently Asked Questions

Was the Arrowroot Biscuits Recall Expanded to Canada?

Yes, the arrowroot biscuits recall was expanded to Canada on January 27, 2026, when the CFIA issued recall notice RA-81542. The notice covers the 155-gram package, UPC 0 55000 40314 6, under three batch codes.

Is Gerber Cooperating with the FDA on the Arrowroot Biscuits Recall?

Yes, Gerber is cooperating with the FDA on the arrowroot biscuits recall. The company says it is working closely with the agency and will cooperate fully throughout its review of the recall.

Can I File a Lawsuit over the Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits Recall?

Filing a lawsuit over the Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits Recall depends on your own circumstances, and a recall alone does not establish fault. If your child was harmed, an attorney can review your medical records and purchase details and explain whether an individual claim may be possible.

What Is the Earliest Batch Code Included in the Arrowroot Biscuits Recall?

The earliest batch code included in the arrowroot biscuits recall is 5198565504, with a best-before date of Oct. 16, 2026. The latest of the 21 batch codes is 5259565505, best-before Dec. 16, 2026.

Are There Photos to Help Identify the Recalled Batch Codes?

Yes, Gerber’s FDA recall notice includes reference photos to help identify the recalled batch codes. Consumers can use them to find and read the 10-digit batch code and best-before date before feeding it to a child.

How Do I Contact Nestlé or the CFIA About the Canadian Arrowroot Biscuits Recall?

You can contact Nestlé Consumer Services at 1-800-387-5536 or by email at consumer.care@ca.nestle.com about the Canadian arrowroot biscuits recall. The CFIA also takes public enquiries by phone at 1-613-773-2342 in Canada.

References

1. https://recalls-rappels.canada.ca/en/alert-recall/gerber-brand-arrowroot-biscuits-recalled-due-possible-presence-pieces-soft-plastic-and
2. https://news.gerber.com/news/gerber-products-company-announces-voluntary-recall-of-limited-batches-of-arrowroot-biscuits-out-of-an-abundance-of-caution-due-to-potential-presence-of-foreign-material-following-supplier-recall
3. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/gerber-products-company-announces-voluntary-recall-limited-batches-arrowroot-biscuits-out-abundance
4. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/pending-mdls-0