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Yahoo
21-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
FDA: Popular Frozen Meals Recalled Over Contamination Concerns
Frozen meals made by Nestlé were recalled due to potential contamination with a 'wood-like material.' The issue was discovered after a consumer made the company aware of the material and a potential choking incident. The lot numbers of the affected products are listed below. Just in time for freezer spring cleaning, Nestlé and the U.S. Food and Drug Administration announced a recall of a limited number of the company's Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals due to potential contamination. The recalled meals were potentially contaminated with a 'wood-like material,' per the recall, which was made known after a consumer contacted Nestlé USA and informed them of a near-choking incident. There have been no other injuries or illnesses related to the recall to date. Furthermore, the recall is limited to a small batch of meal varieties including Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna which were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. The meals were distributed to major retailers in the U.S. between September 2024 and March 2025. No other Lean Cuisine or Stouffer's products were affected. If you believe you have any affected product, do not eat it. Below, find the batch numbers (located on the side panel of the box) and best-before dates of the recalled products. Batch 4261595912, Best by October 2025 Batch 4283595912, Best by November 2025 Batch 4356595912, Best by January 2026 Batch 5018595912, Best by February 2026 Batch 5038595912, Best by March 2026 Batch 4311595912, Best by December 2025 Batch 5002595912, Best by February 2026 Batch 5037595912, Best by March 2026 Batch 5064595912, Best by April 2026 Batch 4214595511, Best by September 2025 Batch 4262595915, Best by October 2025 Batch 4351595915, Best by January 2026 Batch 5051595915, Best by March 2026 Batch 5052595915, Best by March 2026 If you purchased or have any of the above items, Nestlé and the FDA advise against preparing or consuming them, and instead, return recalled product to the retailer of purchase for a replacement or full refund. 'We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material,' Nestlé said in a statement. 'We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it.' The statement continued: 'The quality, safety, and integrity of our products remain our number one priority. We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and retail customers.' If you have any questions or need support, you can contact Nestlé USA at (800)-681-1676 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST. You Might Also Like Can Apple Cider Vinegar Lead to Weight Loss? Bobbi Brown Shares Her Top Face-Transforming Makeup Tips for Women Over 50
CBS News
19-03-2025
- Business
- CBS News
Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals recalled after complaints of wood-like material
Nestlé USA is recalling Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals sold by major U.S. retailers after consumer complaints of wood-like material, including "one potential choking incident," the food giant said in a notice posted by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall comes after consumers contacted Nestlé USA about the issue, the company said, adding that it is investigating the source of the suspect material and has taken action to address it. Frozen meals impacted by the recall include Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry and Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna produced between September 2024 and March 2025, according to the notice published Tuesday by the FDA. The recalled products were sold at Walmart stores in all 50 states and the District of Columbia. Kroger sold two of the recalled products — Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli and Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli — at its stores in multiple states. Here's a rundown of recalled products along with batch numbers: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Batch number Best-Before Date 4261595912 October 2025 4283595912 November 2025 4356595912 January 2026 5018595912 February 2026 5038595912 March 2026 Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Batch number Best-Before Date 4311595912 December 2025 5002595912 February 2026 5037595912 March 2026 5064595912 April 2026 Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Batch number Best-Before Date 4214595511 September 2025 Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96 ounces) Batch number Best-Before Date 4262595915 October 2025 4351595915 January 2026 5051595915 March 2026 5052595915 March 2026 Those who purchased the recalled frozen meals should not consume them but return them to the place of purchase for a replacement product or refund. Those with further questions can call Nestlé USA at 800-681-1676 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- Health
- Yahoo
The Rare Recall Threatening Lean Cuisine And Stouffer's Frozen Meals
Another day, another food recall in what feels like a never-ending cycle. Just days after the announcement of the Small Bites Macaroni & Cheese recall at Whole Foods Market, Nestlé USA just announced a voluntary recall through the U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) of several Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals sold at big-box retailers across the country for a possible "wood-like material" contamination. Although dangerous, a recall due to foreign material contamination is relatively rare, with undeclared allergens, listeria, and salmonella taking the trophies for the most common recalls in 2024, according to analysis by the consumer advocacy group U.S. PIRG Education Fund. The presence of foreign material was only responsible for 4.1% of recalls last year. The four Nestlé products affected were produced between August 2024 and March 2025 and sold between September 2024 and March 2025. This includes the Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna, though only certain batches were impacted. You can check for specific batch numbers on the FDA website. Thankfully, our highest-ranked Lean Cuisine meal, Orange Chicken, didn't make the list. Nestlé is working with the FDA and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) to ensure that the affected products are properly discarded. Read more: 12 Frozen Lasagnas, Ranked Worst To Best The latest Nestlé recall comes after customers made contact with the brand to report the presence of foreign material in the products, including an instance where there was a "potential choking incident," according to the recall notice, though no hospitalizations have been confirmed. Nestlé and the FDA stated that "this is an isolated issue," and that the organizations have "taken action to address it." Though, this isn't the first time Nestlé products have been recalled for foreign materials. In the 2020 to 2021 time period, Nestlé recalled its Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken due to the possible presence of plastic. If customers find a matching batch code in their freezer, they are advised not to prepare or consume it. Nestlé also advises returning the product or products to the retailer where it was purchased for a full refund or replacement, if possible. No other Lean Cuisine or Stouffer's frozen meals are affected at this time, so the Chicken Fettuccini Alfredo (our favorite frozen Stouffer's dinner) should be safe. Read the original article on Tasting Table.
Yahoo
19-03-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Several Popular Frozen Meals Have Been Recalled. Here's What To Know
If it seems like there's a new food recall every week, you're not imagining it. Food recalls have been on the rise lately, affecting consumers throughout the United States. The latest recall comes from Nestlé USA, which has discovered wood-like material in specific batches of four of its Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meal products: 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 affected batches were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. If you think you own product affected by this recall, head to the official Nestlé website to check the affected batch numbers and compare it to the number found on the side of your meal's box. If you've already eaten the recalled food: remain calm, assess your health to make sure you're not showing any worrisome symptoms, and dispose whatever is left of the product. If you haven't consumed the food yet, you can go to the store where you bought the frozen meal and ask for a refund. And if you want more information, or you'd like to report a problem with your meal, you can also call the number provided on the company's website. Read more: What's The Best Canned Chili? We Tried 8 Popular Choices This isn't the first time Nestlé has had to issue a food recall in the United States. In 2023, the company recalled its Toll House Chocolate Chip Cookie Dough Bar because of potential wood fragments discovered in batches of the product. Given that wood-like material is also the culprit of the current recall, this is particularly unsettling. The company also had to recall over 90,000 thousands of pounds of its Lean Cuisine Baked Chicken meals in December 2020 after pieces of white hard plastic were found in them. The pieces were thought to have come from a broken conveyor belt in the factory. Before that, pieces of glass were found in several chicken-based products in 2016. This incident resulted in the recall of around 267,000 pounds of food. There are many ways in which defective foods are discovered, and customers reporting problems is one of the most important ones. Nestlé probably wouldn't have realized its products contained the wood-like material if it weren't for these reports (worryingly, one of them might have involved a choking incident). Reports were also crucial to identifying issues in some previous Nestlé recalls. If you discover something is wrong with a meal, don't hesitate to contact the company, or even the FDA. For more food and drink goodness, join The Takeout's newsletter. Get taste tests, food & drink news, deals from your favorite chains, recipes, cooking tips, and more! Read the original article on The Takeout.
The Hill
19-03-2025
- General
- The Hill
Nestle recalling some Lean Cuisine, Stouffer's meals over possible ‘wood-like material'
(KNWA/KFTA) — Nestle says it is recalling a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine and Stouffers meals because they could contain 'wood-like material,' according to a news release. The recall is for 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 that were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. The products were distributed at major retailers throughout the U.S. between September 2024 and March 2025. Nestle said it issued the recall after consumers contacted them about the issue, including one choking report. These batches are impacted by the recall: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Batch Number 4261595912; Best-By Date: October 2025 Batch Number: 4283595912; Best-By Date: November 2025 Batch Number: 4356595912; Best-By Date: January 2026 Batch Number: 5018595912; Best-By Date: February 2026 Batch Number: 5038595912; Best-By Date: March 2026 Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Batch Number: 4261595912; Best-By Date: October 2025 Batch Number: 4283595912; Best-By Date: November 2025 Batch Number: 4356595912; Best-By Date: January 2026 Batch Number: 5018595912; Best-By Date: February 2026 Batch Number: 5038595912; Best-By Date: March 2026 Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Batch Number: 4214595511; Best-By Date: September 2025 Stouffers Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96-ounce) Batch Number: 4262595915; Best-By Date: October 2025 Batch Number: 4351595915; Best-By Date: January 2026 Batch Number: 5051595915; Best-By Date: March 2026 Batch Number: 5052595915; Best-By Date: March 2026 Nestle said that as of Tuesday no other meals had been impacted by the recall. 'We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material,' Nestle said in the release. 'We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it.' Anyone who has purchased any of the affected products is asked to return them to their place of purchase for a replacement or full refund. Nestle said anyone with questions about the recall can call 800-681-1676 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EDT.
