Two Food Recalls Issued: Oysters for Norovirus, Baby Food for Mold Toxin

The Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has expanded a national recall involving oysters and issued a separate nationwide recall of a baby food product. The oyster recall now includes all raw oysters harvested from Stellar Bay Shellfish between December 22, 2025 and February 6, 2026 due to potential contamination of norovirus. The baby food recall affects one lot of Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana fruit puree after tests found elevated levels of patulin, a toxin linked to mold.

The recalled oysters were harvested from British Columbia, Canada in area BC 17-20 CLF #1401656. Brands include Kusshi, Chrome Point, Stellar Bay, and Stellar Bay Gold. All harvest dates between December 22, 2025 and February 6, 2026 are affected. The products were purchased by restaurants and food retailers in several states, including Colorado.

Initiative Foods is recalling one lot of its Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana fruit puree after the FDA found elevated levels of patulin, a toxin that can form when mold grows on fruits such as apples. The recall affects one specific lot of the product, which was sold in grocery stores in all U.S. states except Alaska, and may also have been sold in Puerto Rico and Guam. So far, no illnesses or injuries have been reported, according to the company.

The FDA discovered the patulin issue during routine testing as part of its Total Diet Study, which monitors foods for contaminants. The agency recommended the recall after finding patulin levels higher than what is typically seen in similar products.

Parents and caregivers should check packages for the following details: Product: Tippy Toes Apple Pear Banana fruit puree; Packaging: 2-pack plastic tubs with an outer sleeve; Lot number: 07174; Best by date: July 17, 2026; Package code: INIA0120; UPCs: 036800 and 265783. The "Best By" date is printed on the bottom of each plastic tub.

Patulin is a naturally occurring toxin. Long-term exposure may cause health problems such as nausea, fever, headaches, nerve damage and weakened immune function, health officials warn. Acute ingestion can lead to nausea, vomiting, and diarrhea.

Norovirus is a very contagious virus that spreads easily. A person usually develops symptoms 12 to 48 hours after being exposed to norovirus. The most common symptoms are diarrhea, vomiting, nausea, and stomach pain. It can lead to dehydration, especially in young children, older adults, and people with other illnesses. Most people with norovirus get better within one to three days.

Consumers should not eat the recalled oyster products. Food containing norovirus may look, smell, or taste normal. Consumers who have the recalled baby food product should stop using it immediately and either throw it away or return it to the store for a refund. Contact a doctor if you have symptoms after eating the recalled products.

Restaurants should not serve or sell the recalled oyster products. They should check refrigerators and freezers for the recalled items and throw them out. Immediately wash and sanitize any cutting boards, countertops, or utensils that may have touched the oysters. Retailers have been instructed to remove the affected baby food lot from shelves right away.

Initiative Foods said it worked with the FDA to identify the affected lot and remove it from distribution. The company's CEO and president said in a statement that the safety of consumers and their families is the company's highest priority and that it is cooperating with the FDA to ensure strict review and enhanced safety measures across all products.

For questions about the baby food recall, consumers can call 855-215-5730, Monday through Friday, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. EST.