Nestlé USA is recalling certain Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals because of potential contamination with wood-like material. The recall follows consumer reports, including one possible choking incident. The affected products were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. These items were distributed to major U.S. retailers from September 2024… Continue Reading Food Recalls, 2025 recalls, foreign material contamination, Lean Cuisine, Nestlé USA, Stouffer’s, wood-like material Food Safety News
Nestlé USA is recalling certain Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals because of potential contamination with wood-like material.
The recall follows consumer reports, including one possible choking incident.
The affected products were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. These items were distributed to major U.S. retailers from September 2024 to March 2025.
The recall involves the following products and batch codes, identifiable on the side of the packaging alongside the best-before date.
Recalled product:
- Lean Cuisine® Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Batch Numbers: 4261595912 (OCT2025), 4283595912 (NOV2025), 4356595912 (JAN2026), 5018595912 (FEB2026), 5038595912 (MAR2026)
- Lean Cuisine® Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Batch Numbers: 4311595912 (DEC2025), 5002595912 (FEB2026), 5037595912 (MAR2026), 5064595912 (APR2026)
- Lean Cuisine® Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Batch Numbers: 4214595511 (SEPT2025)
- STOUFFER’S® Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96oz)
- Batch Numbers: 4262595915 (OCT2025), 4351595915 (JAN2026), 5051595915 (MAR2026), 5052595915 (MAR2026)
Consumers are urged not to prepare or eat the recalled meals and should return them to the point of purchase for a full refund or replacement. Nestlé USA emphasized that the issue appears isolated and is under active investigation to pinpoint the source of the foreign material.
About foreign object concerns
Foreign objects in processed foods, such as metal, plastic, or, in this case, wood-like material, can enter during manufacturing and pose risks like choking, dental injury, or gastrointestinal irritation if consumed. While the recall notice did not detail the exact nature of the contaminant beyond its wood-like appearance. Consumers experiencing symptoms—such as mouth injury, discomfort, or digestive issues—after consuming these products should seek medical attention promptly.
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