Once Upon a Farm recalls Tractor Wheels bars after airway obstruction reports
The FDA advises parents to stop serving the snack after it allegedly formed a sticky mass that resisted standard choking treatments.
By Gabriela Ivanov ·
Once Upon a Farm is voluntarily withdrawing all of its Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars from the market. The company is acting on a warning from the Food and Drug Administration regarding a choking hazard that affected young children.
The FDA stated that the product reportedly creates a dry, sticky mass when chewed. The agency noted that standard interventions, such as back blows and the Heimlich maneuver, may fail to remove this mass from a child's throat. Some incidents required emergency response and hospital observation.
The agency reported that several toddlers experienced complete airway obstruction and were unable to breathe after consuming the bars. While the FDA did not specify the total number of reports it received, Once Upon a Farm confirmed it had received three specific reports of a potential choking hazard.
The recall covers every flavor, quantity, and variety of the Tractor Wheels bars. Affected lot codes and expiration dates are included. Specific varieties in the recall include Apple, Sweet Potato, & Spinach; Strawberry, Pumpkin, & Beet; and Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower.
CEO John Foraker said the company is reformulating the bars to ensure they adhere to the highest standards. He stated, "At Once Upon a Farm our mission is to drive systemic improvement in childhood nutrition, and that starts with doing what is right for our valued customers. We are committed to delivering on that promise."
The snack bars are available at major U.S. retailers, including Costco, Target, Walmart, and Amazon.com. Customers should not open or eat the recalled items. They can return the product to the point of purchase for a full refund or contact care@uponafarm.com. No other Once Upon a Farm products are part of this recall.
