Gerber plastic containers
2 reports to CPSC, the latest made Nov 29, 2018. A report isn’t a recall.
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At a glance
From SaferProducts.gov, released Oct 25, 2026.
- 2reports to CPSC
- Nov 29, 2018the latest report was made
- Mar 12, 2013the earliest
- 2with the company’s comments
- Brand
- Gerber
- Maker
- NestleMakers, importers or sellers, as the reports name them
- Product
- Plastic containersHard or semi-hardCPSC’s product type: Plastic Containers (Rigid or Semi-rigid) (code 1123), in Containers & Packaging: Plastic
By month
The numbers, as a table
| Month | Reports |
|---|---|
| November 2018 | 1 |
| March 2013 | 1 |
How badly anyone was hurt
- Seen by a doctor or nurse 1 CPSC: Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
- No one hurt 1 CPSC: Incident, No Injury
As each report says it, in short words; CPSC’s own words are under each.
The reports, as CPSC published them
Reports people made to the U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission. CPSC publishes each one after sending it to the company named, and doesn’t guarantee they’re accurate. A report isn’t a recall.
Each report is the words of the person who made it, as CPSC published them. The company’s comments, where CPSC published any, are set apart as the company’s own.
CPSC, SaferProducts.gov public database export. Released Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily.
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No one hurt Made Nov 29, 2018, sent to the company Dec 13, 2018, published by CPSC Jan 31, 2019
The product, in the report: plastic rectangular package
I had ordered some stage 1 baby food online; when the package arrived, I noticed one set of food (two containers) were cracked, and mold had grown around the exposed food.
- Bought from
- online- Amazon
- Bought
- Nov 5, 2018, about then
- Where
- Oak Park, Illinois: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 0, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- My Child
- As this report names them
- Brand Gerber, made or sold by Nestle
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Incident, No Injury
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Seen by a doctor or nurse Made Mar 12, 2013, sent to the company Mar 28, 2013, published by CPSC Apr 11, 2013
The product, in the report: Gerber baby food/ plastic container (2 pack)
The consumer stated that she followed the instructions provide for her to heat up her baby food, which comes in a plastic container. The consumer stated that the manufacturer recommends that you microwave half of a container for 30 seconds and a full pack for 20 seconds. She stated that she always just places the plastic container in the microwave for 15 seconds which was half of what the manufacturer calls for.
She stated that she this time she placed the container in the microwave for 15 seconds and when it finish she went to remove the container. The consumer stated that when she grabbed the plastic container she burnt her right middle finger. She stated that she noticed that the plastic had completely melted.
The consumer stated that she dropped the container and immediately ran to the sink to run cold water onto her finger. She stated that she noticed that the plastic had melted into her finger, so she removed the plastic that had become attached to her flesh.
The consumer stated that she went to the Premier Walk-In Doctor’s Care and was by a doctor. She stated that the doctor informed her that she had experienced a 2nd degree burn on her right middle finger. The consumer stated that the doctor treated the burn with Silver Sulfadiazine and also prescribed Lidocaine for the pain. The consumer had a follow up on 03/12/2013 and they requested for her to continue using the prescribed medication.
The consumer stated that she contacted the manufacturer and they requested for her to send the container to them. Also the consumer stated that the representative informed her that if she was interested in any compensation that she would have to write a letter to the manufacturer.
- Model
- 2313229651592B
- UPC
- Unknown
- Serial number
- US073361 A
- Bought from
- Waldaums Super Market, New York
- Bought
- Mar 5, 2013, about then
- Where
- Lindenhurst, New York: Home/
Apartment/ Condominium - Who was involved
- Age 27, Female
- The reporter’s relation to them
- Self
- As this report names them
- Brand Gerber, made or sold by Nestle
- How badly, in CPSC’s words
- Injury, Seen by Medical Professional
CPSC’s disclaimer
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Sources
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U.S. Consumer Product Safety Commission, SaferProducts.gov public database export.
Released Oct 25, 2026 and checked Oct 25, 2026. Updated daily. Public domain (U.S. Government work). CPSC asks to be credited, and that no endorsement be implied.
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