Class II U.S. Food and Drug Administration

IF Holding II, LLC tippy toes apple pear banana 6 months & up baby food 2-4OZ PACKS recall: Potential contamination with patulin

Recall published 8 months ago

Potential contamination with patulin.

The hazard: Food safety concern

A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

What the notice says: Potential contamination with patulin.

Why it matters: The agency identified a problem with this product that made it unsafe or unfit to sell. The official summary above describes what it was.

Recall details

Recall number
H-0544-2026
Published
March 11, 2026
Risk level
Class II
Status
Ongoing
Issued by
U.S. Food and Drug Administration
Brand
IF Holding II, LLC
Product type
Infant formula & baby food
Units affected
1375 cases
Distribution
Illinois
Made in
United States
Lot / code info
Lot: 07174 BB: 07/17/2026
UPC codes
036800265783

Products covered by this recall

tippy toes apple pear banana 6 months & up baby food 2-4OZ (113g) PACKS NET WT 8 OZ (226g) DISTRIBUTED BY TOPCO ASSOCIATES LLC ELK GROVE VILLAGE, IL 60007 1-888-423-0139 PRODUCT OF USA UPC: 036800265783

Check your product

The notice names 4 codes you can read straight off the package. Type the one printed on yours and the list below narrows to it.

UPC / barcode

Read the twelve digits under the barcode on the package.

  • 036800265783

Lot or batch code

Usually ink-stamped near the seam, the cap or the bottom of the pack.

  • 07174 BB

Package size

Match the net weight or the piece count on the front of the pack.

  • 4 OZ
  • 8 OZ

Codes are lifted verbatim from the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement notice. A code that is missing here may still be covered — the official notice is the complete list.

What to do about Food safety

IF Holding II, LLC — A food safety problem prompted this recall. Read the summary above for the detail, because the right precaution depends on it.

  1. Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.
  2. Bag it and bin it, or return it to the store for a refund.
  3. Wash anything it touched, and clean the shelf it was stored on if the pack has leaked.
  4. Check the freezer and pantry for other packs from the same codes.

Refunds, and what else you can claim

The purchase price is the floor, not the ceiling. Where a recall caused you a real cost, say so.

  • Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.
  • If you bought several packs over time, list them. Firms routinely settle for more than a single unit when a customer asks.
  • Medical costs, lost earnings or a spoiled event are not handled at the service desk. Write to the company contact on this page instead, with dates and documents.
  • Keep copies of everything you send. If a recall caused harm, that file is what any later claim rests on.

Company contact: IF Holding II, LLC — 1913 Industrial Way, Sanger, CA, 93657

The official notice

This page summarises a notice published by U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The agency notice is the authoritative version — read it before you act, and treat it as the final word if anything here looks different.

Open the FDA — Food & cosmetics enforcement record U.S. Food and Drug Administration recalls

Questions people ask about this recall

Why was IF Holding II, LLC infant formula & baby food recalled?

Potential contamination with patulin. Potential contamination with patulin.

How do I know if I have the recalled product?

Match the codes printed on your package against the notice: UPC 036800265783; lot code 07174 BB. If the code on your package is not on that list, your unit is outside the recall.

What should I do with it right now?

Stop eating it and check the codes on your pack against the identifiers listed on this page.

Can I get my money back?

Claim the refund at the store first; it is the fastest route and needs the least paperwork.

Which states were affected?

The notice lists Illinois.

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