Clearwater, FL — Publix GreenWise Baby Food Recalled Over Lead Contamination

Clearwater, FL (May 13th, 2025) – Publix Super Markets issued a voluntary recall of its GreenWise baby food pouches due to concerns over potential lead contamination. While no illnesses have been reported, parents and caregivers are urged to take the warning seriously.

At Light & Wyatt Law Group, we monitor dangerous product recalls like this one to help protect families in Clearwater and throughout Florida. If your child has suffered injuries or health complications due to contaminated baby food, contact our office today. We can help you pursue compensation for medical costs, future care, and emotional distress, and we work to hold negligent retailers and manufacturers accountable. Contact us today at 727-499-9900.

What Baby Food Products Are Included?

The affected product, GreenWise Baby Food Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea with a best-by date of November 1, 2025, was sold in Publix stores across multiple states, including Florida. Publix has asked customers to stop using the product and return it to any store location for a full refund. 

Consumers can identify the recalled product by checking the label for:

• Brand: Publix GreenWise
• Flavor: Pear, Kiwi, Spinach & Pea
• Best-by date: November 1, 2025
• Packaging: Organic baby food pouch with a red cap

If you have this product in your home, stop feeding it to your child and return it to Publix for a refund. You may also contact Publix customer service for additional details.

What Parents Should Know About Lead Exposure in Baby Food

Lead is a heavy metal known to cause severe health problems in children. Exposure can result in:

• Developmental delays
• Learning and behavioral issues
• Irritability and fatigue
• Abdominal pain and vomiting

Ingesting even small amounts over time can cause permanent neurological damage. Babies and toddlers are particularly vulnerable because their bodies absorb lead more efficiently than adults. According to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), no safe level of lead exposure in children has been identified.

Ongoing Concern: Heavy Metals in Baby Food Products

The Publix recall is not an isolated event. Over the past few years, multiple brands of baby food products have been recalled after tests revealed dangerous levels of heavy metals, including lead, arsenic, cadmium, and mercury. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and consumer watchdog groups have repeatedly raised concerns about insufficient oversight and inconsistent safety standards in the baby food industry.

In 2023, a similar recall involving lead-contaminated applesauce pouches resulted in dozens of children testing positive for elevated blood lead levels. These incidents continue to reveal gaps in food safety regulations.

Why Lead Contamination in Baby Food Is a Public Health Issue

Contaminated baby food poses a threat not just to individual families, but to public health more broadly. With growing demand for organic and natural baby food options, companies like Publix must ensure that their supply chains and manufacturing processes meet the highest safety standards. Transparency, accountability, and stronger federal oversight are necessary to prevent future contamination.

Organizations such as the Environmental Defense Fund and Healthy Babies Bright Futures have published research showing widespread contamination across numerous baby food brands. The FDA has responded by rolling out a multi-year plan, Closer to Zero, aimed at reducing toxic elements in food over time. But many health advocates argue that progress is too slow.

What Should I Do If My Child Consumed the Recalled Baby Food?

If your child ate the recalled GreenWise product, take the following steps:

1. Stop using the product immediately.
2. Check the best-by date and product label to confirm it is part of the recall.
3. Keep the packaging, if possible, as evidence.
4. Consult your child’s pediatrician about blood lead testing.
5. Monitor your child for symptoms of lead poisoning.
6. Contact a Florida personal injury lawyer if you suspect your child was harmed.

Early diagnosis is critical. A blood test can determine whether your child has elevated lead levels and whether treatment is necessary.

Legal Options for Florida Families Affected by Contaminated Baby Food

Under Florida product liability law, manufacturers and retailers can be held accountable for placing dangerous or defective products on the market. If a child becomes sick after consuming contaminated baby food, parents may have the right to file a claim for compensation. You may recover damages for losses including medical expenses, costs of ongoing monitoring or treatment, pain and suffering, and emotional distress.

If lead exposure results in long-term developmental delays or other permanent damage, future costs of care and support may also be recoverable.

Families are encouraged to consult with a Clearwater defective products lawyer if they suspect harm from a recalled product. An attorney can investigate the claim, gather necessary evidence, and help secure appropriate compensation.

Did Contaminated Baby Food Make Your Child Sick? Light & Wyatt Law Group Can Help

If your child was harmed by lead-contaminated GreenWise baby food or another unsafe product, you may be entitled to compensation. Product manufacturers and retailers have a legal obligation to ensure the safety of what they sell. When they fail to meet that standard, they can, and should, be held accountable.

At Light & Wyatt Law Group in Clearwater, our attorneys represent families across Florida in product liability claims. We help clients recover compensation for medical expenses, ongoing treatment, emotional distress, and other losses tied to dangerous products. Our team is dedicated to holding negligent companies responsible. To schedule a free consultation, contact our office today at 727-499-9900.

Jim Magazine

James (Jim) Magazine is a Florida Board Certified Civil Trial lawyer who has spent his career helping injured victims. Jim is licensed to practice law in the State of Florida since 1990 and is also admitted to practice at the Appellate level and admitted to the United States Supreme Court.

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