Father warns parents in viral video after finding mold in child’s Capri Sun pouch
An Indiana father is warning parents after he claims to have found mold in a Capri Sun pouch his was about to give his 3-year-old child last month.
Cameron Hardwick posted a video of the discovery to Facebook and it has since gone viral with over 90 thousand shares. Hardwick says he grabbed the pouch from the refrigerator and noticed something was odd about it.
He said the pouch seemed low in content, and after further observation, he determined it was lighter in color after cutting open the pouch.
He says he did not notice any holes or any damages to the packaging. He ended the post saying, “to say we are irate would be an understatement…we don’t give these to our children often but will NEVER again!”
After posting the video, Hardwick reached out to Kraft. Kraft answered back saying, the pouch was tainted with mold caused by micropuncture.
Capri Sun also has addressed situations similar via their website. In a post on the Frequently Asked Questions section about mold, the company responded with:
We’re so sorry you encountered mold! It’s unpleasant, but it’s unlikely to make you or your child sick. Although it’s rare, it is possible for food mold to grow inside containers of preservative-free juice drinks if the pouch is compromised or punctured in any way on its journey from our facilities to your grocery stores. Even if the hole is microscopic and not visibly detectable, it can be exposed to air. The mold is naturally-occurring, and we understand your concerns. That’s why we created our clear bottom pouches so you can check for mold before enjoying your Capri Sun, while still remaining committed to keeping our drinks free of artificial preservatives. If you have more questions, please call us at 1-800-227-7478. We care deeply about this issue and about the well-being of our moms, dads and kids. That’s why we have invested millions of dollars in our packaging, quality and manufacturing processes to make our pouches even stronger and more resistant to air leaks. We value your feedback as it helps us improve our processes and products.
