SFA recalls Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits over potential presence of plastic, paper pieces
The move in Singapore follows a voluntary recall of the product initiated by its manufacturer in the US.
As a precautionary measure, the Singapore Food Agency has issued a recall of three batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits. (Photos: Singapore Food Agency)
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SINGAPORE: The Singapore Food Agency (SFA) has issued a recall of several batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits due to concerns about the potential presence of "foreign matter" in packs of the product, specifically pieces of soft plastic and paper.
The move in Singapore follows a voluntary recall initiated by the product's manufacturer in the United States, said SFA on Tuesday (Jan 27).
In a statement, Gerber said that the foreign material comes from an arrowroot flour supplier who initiated a recall.
"We are no longer working with the flour supplier," the company added.
Nestle Singapore, the local importer of the product, informed SFA about the recall, and SFA directed Nestle Singapore to recall the affected batches of the product as a precautionary measure, the agency said.
"The recall is ongoing," said SFA.
Nestle is the parent company of Gerber.
Three batches of the biscuits have been recalled. They are:
Batch number 5209565504 (expiring Oct 27, 2026)
Batch number 5252565505 (expiring Dec 9, 2026)
Batch number 5259565505 (expiring Dec 16, 2026)
Under the Sale of Food Act, foods known to be unsafe for consumption should not be sold.
SFA advised consumers who have bought the affected products not to give them to their children. Those whose children have consumed the products and have concerns about their children’s health should seek medical advice, the agency said.
"Consumers may contact their point of purchase for enquiries," SFA added.
On Wednesday, health and beauty retailer Guardian told CNA that none of the affected batches were supplied to or sold by the retailer.
"We continue to work closely with our suppliers and monitor the situation in consultation with relevant authorities," said Guardian.
In early January, sales of five batches of Nestle NAN infant formula and follow-on formula were halted in Singapore as a precautionary measure due to the potential presence of cereulide, a toxin that can cause nausea and vomiting.
Nestle issued a worldwide recall for the affected products, which spanned Europe, Africa, the Americas and Asia.
Two more batches of infant formula products were subsequently recalled for the same reason: another batch of a Nestle NAN infant formula, as well as a batch of a Dumex infant formula.
The recalled batches of Nestle NAN products were all made in Switzerland, while the recalled batch of Dumex infant formula was made in Thailand.
The Dumex brand is owned by Danone.
CNA has sent queries to Shopee, FairPrice, Amazon and Lazada to ask whether follow-up measures have been taken regarding the affected batches of Gerber Arrowroot Biscuits.
