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Update on recall: "We examined the situation and determined that it was caused by a manufacturing issue and not related to product ingredients or formulation," Shukovsky explains, emphasizing that safety has been Gerber's top priority throughout its 80-year history. "To ensure we are providing the best products to parents, we upgraded our manufacturing processes used to make our Organic Cereal product."
So you may be wondering how I may do a review on something so basic as infant rice cereal. A taste-test may not be the most appropriate means to do so, I agree. But there are factors to consider when comparing the original Gerber Rice Cereal for Babies and the new Organic variety.
Here is how each measure up in nutrient value:
While both had the same daily values of Vitamin A and C, Calcium, Iron, Vitamin E, Thiamin, Riboflavin, Niacin, Vitamin B6, Folate, Vitamin B12, Phosphorus, and Zinc -
The Original Rice cereal had 2% more of the daily value of Protein (5% compared to only 3% in the Organic variety)
They were equal in fat and calories, but the Organic variety had 45mg of potassium, compared to only 20mg in the Original rice blend.
Also, the Organic rice had no measureable sugars, while the Original rice had 1g.
The main ingredient of the Original Rice cereal was rice flour, while the Organic variety has "Organic whole grain brown rice flour" listed as it's first ingredient.
I am not in the habit of replacing all my favorite baby staples with organic simply because they are out there. But with the extra cost for Organic being minimal, and the potential benefits being really reassuring, I think I'm making the switch on this one. My son is just 4 months old and only just began eating rice cereal. He seems to love it, and certified organic from the brand I have always trusted (Gerber) sounds like a great deal!
Wednesday, May 23, 2007
Gerber Organic Rice Cereal
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Lindsey, Don't know when you posted this Gerber Organic Cereal "ad" but effective July 13, 2007 this cereal has been recalled. Gerber is stating it gets lumpy thus can cause a choking hazzard. Don't buy that reason one minute. Although it was reported tonite on ABC and CNN consider Organic Oatmeal and Organic Wheat? Reflect on wheat realted problems with food and pet food since March. Just baby food for thought.
Thanks for the comment! We had done a review on this product awhile back. While we don't do "ads" for products unless they are specifically labeled as such (I did this review completely on my own with no compensation or reward from the manufacturer for doing so), I had been alerted of the recall last night and posted accordingly. I appreciate the heads up, though!
This recall was done as a proactive measure on Gerber's part after they received a very limited number of complaints about lumps not dissolving from parents. To vouch for the safety and quality of the product, a voluntary recall of all lots was done. As a parent, I find that initiative a positive not a negative representation of how the company works. None of the wheat or any other ingredient Gerber uses comes from any source that is unreliable, does not come from China, and aside from tropical ingredients not able to be grown in the US is all grown in the United States. Just an FYI from someone who knows. :)
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