If you have observed a stale odour of the GERBER ORGANIC Baby Cereal, there may be a few reasons why this can happen: 

• The product may be passed the expiry date
•  Flour based ingredients naturally oxidize over time causing a stale odour (please see storage recommendations here). 
• Product is made with organic ingredients, and no preservatives; therefore, the product tends to absorb the smell and taste of the product’s surroundings.  This is made worse if the product stays opened and is exposed to oxygen. 

At Nestlé, the quality of our products is our highest priority and we follow the strictest control and manufacturing procedures. We are continuously working on the improvement of our processes, to mitigate this deviation while optimizing the product’s useful shelf life.  

Every batch of product goes though sensory testing to ensure it meets our texture, appearance, colour, taste, and odour specifications. All batches also go through microbiological and chemical testing to ensure they are safe for babies. Therefore, please be rest assured that the product is safe to consume.