Tippy Toes Formula Recall Lawsuit | 2026 Latest Updates

IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods recalled one lot of Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree. The company announced the voluntary recall on February 13, 2026. FDA had recommended the action. FDA’s Total Diet Study sampling found elevated levels of patulin in the puree. The affected lot carries UPC 036800 265783 and Lot #07174. It has a Best By date of July 17, 2026, with package code INIA0120. Consumers who bought the puree should stop using it right away, dispose of it, or return it for a refund. FDA’s notice carries no open, completed, or terminated status field. As of September 28, 2026, no later update was published.

Latest Tippy Toes Formula Recall Updates

February 13, 2026: Initiative Foods Announces Tippy Toes Recall

IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods announced a voluntary recall of the affected Tippy Toes puree lot, as the Michigan MDARD mirror of the recall notice states [1]. FDA sampling found elevated patulin under its Total Diet Study. FDA recommended the recall, and no illnesses or injuries had been reported as of the announcement. Consumers can check the product identifiers listed later on this page to see if they have the affected lot.

What Is Patulin?

Patulin is a toxic substance produced by molds that may grow on apples, according to FDA’s compliance guidance [2]. High levels have appeared in some apple juice products sold or imported into the United States. That same Total Diet Study finding, described above, led IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods to recall the puree based on FDA’s recommendation.

Which Tippy Toes Formula Are Affected?

The recalled batch is identified by the following product details, taken from the FDA notice:

• Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree, sold in a 2-pack plastic tub with a product information sleeve, UPC 036800 265783
• Lot #07174, marked with a Best By date of July 17, 2026 on the tub label
• Package code INIA0120, printed near the Best By date and lot number on the label

The tub’s label carries all four identifiers together: UPC, Best By date, lot number, and package code, so consumers do not need to check multiple spots on the package. No other Tippy Toes products or lots are included in this recall. Consumers can compare their tub against the details above to see if it is part of the recalled batch.

Why Was Tippy Toes Formula Recalled?

Tippy Toes Formula was recalled after FDA’s Total Diet Study program flagged elevated patulin in the puree, a fruit-based baby food. IF Copack LLC d.b.a. Initiative Foods carried out the recall voluntarily, based on FDA’s recommendation. FDA has not reported an evaluation of how the contamination reached this specific batch. Ingesting the puree over time can affect health, the FDA notice states. The specific symptoms to watch for appear under What Should Consumers Do? below. Initiative Foods pulled the single affected lot at FDA’s recommendation. The recall covers only the lot with the identifiers listed above. It does not extend to the wider Tippy Toes product line.

Reported Incidents, Injuries, or Illnesses

FDA’s notice states that no illness or injury reports had been logged as of the February 13, 2026 announcement, the date the recall began. FDA’s notice does not name a separate reporting cutoff date beyond the announcement itself. It also does not state whether any reports have been filed since publication. FDA published this incident information as part of Initiative Foods’ own Company Announcement, the same notice that carries the product identifiers and recall details described elsewhere on this page. Reports of illness or injury are not proof that a product caused a specific case, and that would stay true if any reports are filed after this notice.

What Should Consumers Do?

Consumers who bought Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree should take the following steps:

1. Stop using the product right away and keep it away from children.
2. Check the package for Lot #07174, UPC 036800 265783, and a Best By date of July 17, 2026.
3. Dispose of the puree, or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
4. Watch for possible immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, or nausea, and call a healthcare provider if any appear.
5. Call Initiative Foods at 1-855-215-5730, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern time, or report concerns through FDA’s product-problem page.

Legal Options

No lawsuit, class action, or multidistrict litigation has been filed over the Tippy Toes Formula recall. The JPML‘s pending-MDL report names no docket involving patulin, Tippy Toes, or Initiative Foods [3]. A recall does not automatically establish liability or eligibility for compensation. Families who believe a child was harmed can request an individual legal review to look at their specific facts.

Filing Deadlines

Deadlines for a legal claim linked to this recall come from state law rather than a single nationwide rule. Each state sets its own filing window. The time limit depends on where the person lives and when the exposure and any illness were discovered. Some states start the clock at diagnosis rather than at the recall date. Missing the deadline can end a claim, even with strong facts behind it. Anyone weighing a claim tied to this recall should speak with a lawyer without delay.

Frequently Asked Questions

What Are the Symptoms of Patulin Exposure?

The symptoms of long-term patulin exposure can include various health effects, such as a potential for immune suppression, nerve damage, headache, fever, and nausea, according to the FDA recall notice. Anyone who notices these symptoms after eating the puree should contact a healthcare provider.

Is There a Tippy Toes Formula Recall Lawsuit?

No lawsuit or class action has been opened yet over the Tippy Toes Formula recall. A separate baby-food MDL, MDL-3101, is overseen by Judge Corley under the JPML’s August 3, 2026 report, but it covers heavy-metal claims, not patulin, and does not apply here.

Did Any State Agency Also Report the Tippy Toes Recall?

Yes, a state agency also reported the Tippy Toes recall: Michigan’s Department of Agriculture and Rural Development (MDARD) mirrored the FDA notice in its own consumer bulletin, confirming the same February 13, 2026 dates.

Does the Tippy Toes Formula Recall Affect Other Initiative Foods Products?

The Tippy Toes Formula recall does not affect any other Initiative Foods products. A search covering three regions outside the U.S. (Canada, Ontario, and Europe) found no related recall or class action.

What Patulin Level Does FDA Consider Adulterated?

FDA considers apple juice and apple juice products adulterated when patulin reaches an action level of 50 micrograms per kilogram, or 50 parts per billion, its compliance guidance states. The Tippy Toes recall notice does not state the patulin level found in this batch, only that it was elevated.

Did Initiative Foods Issue a Statement About the Recall?

Yes, Initiative Foods issued a public statement about the recall. Don Ephgrave, the company’s CEO and President, said Initiative Foods was cooperating with FDA and thanked retail partners and customers for their understanding, according to the recall notice.

References

1. https://content.govdelivery.com/accounts/MIDARD/bulletins/40a7633
2. https://www.fda.gov/regulatory-information/search-fda-guidance-documents/cpg-sec-510150-apple-juice-apple-juice-concentrates-and-apple-juice-products-adulteration-patulin
3. https://www.jpml.uscourts.gov/sites/jpml/files/Pending_MDL_Dockets_By_Actions_Pending-August-3-2026.pdf