<div id="subtitle">Plum Organics recalls apples and carrots baby food because of possible botulism contamination</div><div><p>Plum Organics of Emeryville, Calif., is recalling some of its apple and carrot portable pouch baby food because of concerns over possible botulism contamination.</p><p>The product was sold individually throughout the country at Toys-R-Us and Babies-R-Us stores. The recalled product is sold in 4.22-ounce pouches, with a "best by" date of May 21, 2010, and UPC 890180001221.</p><p>"The product did not meet the FDA guidelines for proper acidity level," Paul Gerhardt, a member of the Plum Organics action team, said in a statement.</p><p>The company is concerned that the baby food may be contaminated with Clostridium botulinum, which can cause botulism, a serious and sometimes life-threatening condition. Consumers should not use these products, even if they appear to be normal, because of the possible health risk.</p><p>No illnesses have been reported in connection with the baby food, and no other Plum Organics products are affected, the company said in a statement.</p><p>More information is available by calling 888-974-3555 or by e-mailing info(at)plumorganics.com.</p><img src="http://admatch-syndication.mochila.com/images/ad.gif?aid=61503251&bid=informcom" /></div><div id="copyright"><div>

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