Nestlé USA has issued a recall for certain batches of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals after reports of possible contamination with a “wood-like material,” which poses a choking risk. The recall affects a limited range of products with best-before dates between September 2025 and April 2026.
Affected Products and Details
The affected meals include:
Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli
Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna
These products were distributed to major stores in the United States between September 2024 and March 2025. The recall is in response to consumer complaints, including at least one potential choking incident. Nestlé is collaborating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to investigate the source of the contamination.
What Consumers Should Do
Consumers who have purchased these products should check the batch codes and best-before dates printed on the side of the product packages. The batch code is a 10-digit number.
If you have one of the recalled items:
Do not prepare or consume the product.
Return the item to the store where it was purchased for a refund or replacement.
For any questions or concerns, contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1676, available from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT, Monday through Friday.
Important Safety Reminder
If you have one of the affected products, it is crucial to act quickly to ensure safety. The recall underscores the importance of checking the packaging and adhering to recall notices to avoid health risks.
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