Toddler Snack Bars Recalled Nationwide After Choking Reports: Check Your Pantry for Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels

Once Upon a Farm has recalled every lot and flavor of its Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars after federal regulators received reports of toddlers choking on the snack — in some cases suffering complete airway obstruction and losing the ability to breathe. The company announced the recall on October 30, 2026, and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) published the notice on November 2, 2026.

The recall covers all three flavors, all package sizes, all lot codes and all expiration dates — including boxes that have already expired and may still be sitting in kitchen pantries. Unexpired packages carry Best If Used By dates from October 30, 2026, through August 26, 2027. No other Once Upon a Farm product is part of the recall.

Which bars are recalled?

The recall covers Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars in these three flavors:

Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet — 5 count (3.35 oz), UPC 81000351261; 10 count (6.7 oz), UPC 810003512932
Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach — 5 count (3.35 oz), UPC 81000351260; 10 count (6.7 oz), UPC 810003512840
Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower — 5 count (3.35 oz), UPC 81000351262

Variety packs are also recalled: the 20-count variety pack (UPC 810003512918) and the 30-count variety pack (UPC 810003512925), along with online-only Organic Baby & Toddler Snack Sampler packs that contain 5-count cartons of Tractor Wheels. The bars were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, and sold online and in stores — including Costco, Target and Walmart — and may also have been sold on Amazon and by other third-party sellers.

What happened: the choking reports

According to the FDA, the bars can rapidly hydrate into a dense, dry and sticky mass when they mix with saliva during chewing. The agency said it received several reports of toddlers aged 18 months to 2.5 years suffering complete airway obstruction after eating the bars. In its consumer advisory, updated November 3, the FDA warned that standard choking first aid — including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver — may fail to dislodge the mass, and that some of the reported incidents required emergency response and hospital observation.

The company said its decision to recall was based on three consumer complaints reported to the FDA for choking, and that no injuries had been reported as of its announcement. The FDA's advisory describes the hazard as potentially fatal, which is why the agency is telling parents plainly: do not buy or serve these bars.

What to do if you have them at home

Do not serve the recalled bars to a child. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or throw it away immediately so nobody eats it by mistake. The company can be reached at care@uponafarm.com or by phone at 1-888-983-1606 (Monday to Friday, 6 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific, and Saturday, 8 a.m. to 11 a.m. Pacific). Once Upon a Farm said it is working with the FDA to make sure the affected products are removed from shelves while it reformulates the snack.

Parents should also check variety packs and sampler boxes bought online: because the recall covers every lot code, there is no safe batch to look for — if the box says Tractor Wheels, it is recalled.

Why this recall stands out

Most food recalls cover a single lot or a single production date. This one covers everything the company ever sold of this product, which tells parents the risk is in the recipe itself, not in one bad batch. The company has not yet identified a root cause, and said on November 2 that it is still working to understand how the bars could form a choking hazard in the way described in the complaints. The same Listeria wave produced the Starfish Seafood smoked salmon recall and the Lidl gelato recall, and the Dreyer's and Outshine fruit bars recall, all raised to Class I in early November.

This is the same pattern behind the site's most-read recall stories: products with long shelf lives keep reaching new readers for weeks after the first announcement. Readers who missed the October announcement may still have the bars at home, so check the pantry before serving them. The FDA's warning is still active, and the agency says it will update its advisory as more information becomes available.

Frequently Asked Questions

Which Once Upon a Farm bars are recalled?

All Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars — all three flavors, all package sizes, all lot codes and all expiration dates, including expired boxes. No other Once Upon a Farm product is affected.

What is the choking risk?

The bars can form a dense, dry, sticky mass when chewed. The FDA received reports of toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 years suffering complete airway obstruction, and warned that back blows and the Heimlich maneuver may not dislodge it.

Where were the bars sold?

Nationwide, including Puerto Rico — online and in stores including Costco, Target and Walmart, and possibly on Amazon and through third-party sellers.

What should I do with recalled bars?

Do not serve them. Return them to the place of purchase for a full refund or throw them away. Questions can go to care@uponafarm.com or 1-888-983-1606.

References

• FDA — Once Upon A Farm Recalls All Lots and Varieties of Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars (Nov 2, 2026)
• FDA Advisory — FDA Advises Consumers Not to Buy or Serve Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Bars (updated Nov 3, 2026)
• ConsumerAffairs — Once Upon a Farm recalls toddler snack bars over potentially deadly choking hazard (Nov 3, 2026)
• FoodNavigator — Once Upon A Farm's soft-baked snack bar recall raises questions (Nov 5, 2026)