PITTSBURGH (AP) -- Heinz USA is recalling certain six-ounce jars of "Heinz 3" broccoli, carrots and cheese baby food because it may contain pieces of plastic.
Deb Magness, spokeswoman for Heinz USA in Pittsburgh, said Monday not all six-ounce jars of that variety of baby food contains plastic -- only those with the production code of P3388EA, which is printed on the jar lids.Varying sizes pieces of plastic that may be used in baby food containers likely got in the supply of raw ingredients during a single shift during which the food was made, she said. A production number is assigned to products made during a certain shift, so they can be differentiated from the same thing made during a different shift.
Magness said officials don't know how many jars of food were affected, but the number was "not significant." The bad jars were distributed nationwide with others that are normal.
She said Heinz officials informed grocers and other customers on Monday and advised them to remove the unsafe jars from shelves.
Consumers who have bought six-ounce jars of broccoli, carrots and cheese baby food should check the production number on the lid, she said. If it matches that of jars being recalled, they should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund.
Heinz USA is working with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration to alert consumers to the recall. Consumers with questions can call Heinz USA at 1-800-782-8408 for further information.