Sharpie marker found in Gerber Puffs baby food

[katiejan1]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I opened a factory sealed package of Gerber Puffs baby food and inside, directly in the center standing up was a used Sharpie marker. I didn't feed any of it to my baby. I called the company and they sent me a postage paid shipping label to me to send it back to them so they can "further investigate" Advice?

 

[LdiJ]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I opened a factory sealed package of Gerber Puffs baby food and inside, directly in the center standing up was a used Sharpie marker. I didn't feed any of it to my baby. I called the company and they sent me a postage paid shipping label to me to send it back to them so they can "further investigate" Advice?

Advice regarding what? Were you damaged in some way?

 

[Zigner]

At least the OP has a pen to use to write the return address on the label!

 

[Mass_Shyster]

they sent me a postage paid shipping label to me to send it back to them so they can "further investigate" Advice?

Send it to them and let them investigate.

The only recourse you have is for the value of the food. You (nor your baby) suffered any injuries or damages. You can't sue for what could happen. You can only sue for what did happen.

You'll probably get a coupon for some free stuff.

 

[swalsh411]

So let them investigate. If this really did happen then they may be able to find out why and prevent future occurrences.

And no, you have not won the lawsuit lottery.

 

[Silverplum]

What is the name of your state (only U.S. law)? California

I opened a factory sealed package of Gerber Puffs baby food and inside, directly in the center standing up was a used Sharpie marker. I didn't feed any of it to my baby. I called the company and they sent me a postage paid shipping label to me to send it back to them so they can "further investigate" Advice?

Not even just a teensy little bit of the marker? Just to begin to educate her palate?




Sorry, couldn't resist.

 

[proud_parent]

Not even just a teensy little bit of the marker?

It was a Sharpie, SP. Any wise parent knows that children should be given only washable markers.

 

[Silverplum]

It was a Sharpie, SP. Any wise parent knows that children should be given only washable markers.

And this is how everyone finds out that I do not fit into the category of "wise parent!!"

 

[OHRoadwarrior]

Keep the Sharpie. it is likely worth more than the replacement jar of baby food you'll get.