Health Alert: Wood-like material found in popular frozen meals
SummaryCompany Announcement Date:March 17, 2025FDA Publish Date:March 18, 2025Product Type:Food & BeveragesReason for Announcement:Potential Contaminant - WoodCompany Name:Nestle USABrand Name:Stouffer'sProduct Description:Frozen meals
Company AnnouncementARLINGTON, VA., March 17, 2025 -- Nestle USA is initiating a voluntary recall of a limited quantity of Lean Cuisine and STOUFFER'S frozen meals due to the potential presence of wood-like material.
This recall is isolated to a limited quantity of batches of the following items: 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-March 2025. These products were distributed at major retailers in the U.S. between September 2024-March 2025. This recall does not involve any other Lean Cuisine or STOUFFER'S products.
We are taking this action after consumers contacted Nestle USA about this issue, including one potential choking incident to date.
Batch codes can be identified on the side of the product packaging. Please utilize reference images below and look for the ten-digit batch code prior to the best before date.
Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli
Batch Numbers:
Corresponding Best Before Dates:
4261595912
OCT2025
4283595912
NOV2025
4356595912
JAN2026
5018595912
FEB2026
5038595912
MAR2026
Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
Batch Numbers:
Corresponding Best Before Dates:
4311595912
DEC2025
5002595912
FEB2026
5037595912
MAR2026
5064595912
APR2026
Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
Batch Numbers:
Corresponding Best Before Dates:
4214595511
SEPT2025
STOUFFER'S Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96oz)
Batch Numbers:
Corresponding Best Before Dates:
4262595915
OCT2025
4351595915
JAN2026
5051595915
MAR2026
5052595915
MAR2026
Consumers who have purchased these products should not prepare or consume the product and should return it to the retailer where it was purchased for a replacement or a full refund. For any further support needed, please contact Nestl?SA at (800) 681-1676 Monday-Friday from 9 a.m.-6 p.m. EST.
We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material. We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it.
We are working with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) on this recall and will cooperate with them fully.
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.
Company Contact Information
Consumers:
Nestle USA
(800) 681-1676
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