Organic baby food bars recalled after choking reports in toddlers

Once Upon a Farm has voluntarily recalled all flavors of its Tractor Wheels Organic soft-baked bars after multiple reports of toddlers choking on the product.

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) received complaints that toddlers aged one-and-a-half to two-and-a-half years experienced complete airway obstructions after eating the bars, sometimes requiring emergency medical intervention and hospital observation.

The FDA explained that when chewed, the recalled bars can form a dry, sticky mass that standard first-aid measures like back blows or the Heimlich maneuver may not dislodge.

The recall covers all flavors, package sizes, and varieties of the bars, regardless of lot number or expiration date. The products were distributed nationwide through major retailers including Costco, Target, Walmart, and online sellers such as Amazon, reaching customers in 45 states and Puerto Rico.

Once Upon a Farm stated it made the recall decision after three consumer complaints, emphasizing its commitment to quality and working with the FDA to remove affected products and inform families.

The FDA urges consumers not to serve or eat the recalled bars to toddlers and children and to discard any remaining product immediately. Anyone experiencing a choking emergency should seek immediate medical attention and call 911 if first-aid efforts fail.

No other Once Upon a Farm products are affected by this recall.