PT Organics Recalls Fruit Pouches Due to Potential Plastic Contamination

Why it matters locally: Given the nationwide recall, Massachusetts residents who have purchased PT Organics fruit pouches are advised to check their products for affected lot numbers and discard them.

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PT Organics has issued a nationwide recall for more than 380,000 fruit pouches. The company initiated the recall after identifying a potential for soft plastic strands to be present within the purée. The recall notice specified that the affected products include various fruit pouch flavors. Consumers who purchased these items should check product packaging for specific lot numbers and expiration dates to determine if their pouches are part of the recall. PT Organics advised consumers to discard any affected pouches. The company did not immediately provide information regarding reports of illness or injury related to the plastic contamination.