Some toddler snack bars have been recalled for a potentially fatal choking hazard after several consumer complaints, according to the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
On Oct. 30, Once Upon a Farm issued a recall of all flavors of its Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars, which were sold at retailers including Walmart, Target and Costco, according to an FDA notice.
The FDA said it received several reports of toddlers between 1.5-2.5 years old whose airways were completely obstructed and were unable to breathe after consuming the product.
"We know that parents place their trust in us every time they buy one of our products. We fell short of that, and that is why we are taking these aggressive actions," Once Upon a Farm said in a statement.
Here's what
to know.
Which toddler snack bars were recalled?
All Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels organic toddler soft-baked bars have been recalled.
The recall applies to all flavors, including the following:
- Apple, Sweet Potato, & Spinach Tractor Wheels
- Strawberry, Pumpkin, & Beet Tractor Wheels
- Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower Tractor Wheels
Why were Once Upon a Farm snack bars recalled?
The snack bars were recalled after the FDA received multiple consumer reports about toddlers who choked on them.
According to the FDA, when the bars are chewed, they reportedly form a dry, sticky mass that may not be dislodged using standard choking interventions like back blows and the Heimlich maneuver.
The FDA said some choking incidents have required emergency response intervention and hospital observation.
Where were recalled snack bars sold?
The products were sold nationwide, including at Costco, Target and Walmart stores as well as online retailers, according to the FDA.
According to Once Upon a Farm, the bars were sold in the following states:
- Alabama
- Arkansas
- Arizona
- California
- Colorado
- Connecticut
- Delaware
- Florida
- Georgia
- Hawaii
- Iowa
- Idaho
- Illinois
- Indiana
- Kansas
- Kentucky
- Louisiana
- Maine
- Maryland
- Massachusetts
- Michigan
- Minnesota
- Mississippi
- Missouri
- Montana
- North Carolina
- Nebraska
- New Hampshire
- New Jersey
- Nevada
- New York
- Ohio
- Oklahoma
- Oregon
- Pennsylvania
- Rhode Island
- South Carolina
- South Dakota
- Tennessee
- Texas
- Utah
- Virginia
- Vermont
- Washington
- Wisconsin
What to do if you have recalled Once Upon a Farm snack bars
Anyone who has the recalled snack bars should throw them away.
Consumers can return the product to location of purchase for a full refund or contact care@uponafarm.com.
Melina Khan is a national trending reporter for USA TODAY. Keep up with her on X @melinakh and Instagram @bymelinakhan.
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