Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals recalled
(NewsNation) — Nestlé has issued a voluntary recall for some Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals because they could be contaminated with a woodlike material.
The recall was initiated after consumers contacted the company about the issue, including one possible incident that involved choking.
The company is actively investigating the source of the material.
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The recall only applies to specific batches of Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry and Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna.
The batches were produced between August 2024 and March 2025 and were distributed at major retailers between September 2024 and March 2025.
For a full list of affected batch codes, visit the FDA's recall page.
No other products are involved in the recall.
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Anyone who purchased one of the affected meals should not prepare or eat the product and instead should return it to the store where it was purchased for a replacement or refund.
Anyone with questions can contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1676 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.
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