Food Safety Alert: Fruit puree recalled due to health risk

Initiative Foods announced Tippy Toes brand Apple Pear Banana Fruit puree is involved in a national recall. The products are being recalled due to elevated levels of patulin, a substance produced by molds that grow in fruits. The products were distributed to grocery stores nationwide and may have been sold in Mesa County. To date, no illnesses have been reported in connection to these products.

Description of recalled products

• Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana 2-pack plastic tubs
• Lot #07174 with a best by date of 07/17/2026
• The package code identifier is INIA0120
• Visit the U.S. Food and Drug website for a complete description of recalled products

What consumers should do

• Consumers should check pantries for the recalled products and throw them out or return to the place of purchase.
• Contact a doctor right away if symptoms develop after consuming the recalled products.  
• Consumers can contact the company at 1-855-215-5730 for additional information.

Patulin exposure description 

• Patulin is a toxin produced by mold. 
• Acute ingestion can lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.
• Long-term exposure can result in immune suppression and neurological issues. 

MCPH role in food recalls

There are systems in place to make sure the food people buy and eat is safe. When Mesa County Public Health (MCPH) has been made aware of a product being recalled that could have been distributed in Mesa County, MCPH shares the information so it reaches as many community members as possible.