The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has warned consumers not to buy or serve Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler soft-baked bars, citing a potentially fatal choking hazard. The advisory, issued October 30, 2026, covers all flavors, quantities, varieties, lot codes, and expiration dates across the United States.

According to the FDA, several reports describe toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 years suffering complete airway obstruction with the inability to breathe after eating the product. When chewed, the bars reportedly form a dry, sticky mass that standard choking interventions, including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver, may fail to dislodge safely.

Some incidents required emergency response intervention and urgent hospital observation to ensure the young victims could recover from the sudden airway blockage. The product is sold nationwide online and at major retail chains including Costco, Target, and Walmart, and may also be available through Amazon.

The recalled varieties include Apple, Sweet Potato and Spinach; Strawberry, Pumpkin and Beet; and Banana, Pumpkin and Cauliflower. The FDA said it informed the company of the adverse event reports, and Once Upon a Farm has agreed to initiate a voluntary nationwide recall immediately.

Consumers are strongly advised to throw the product away immediately and not to open or use it under any circumstances whatsoever. Retailers and grocery stores have been officially told to stop selling the bars immediately and remove all remaining stock from their shelves.

In an official statement, the company said that they know parents place their trust in them every time they buy a product. The company acknowledged that they fell short of that standard, and that is why they are taking these aggressive actions to protect children.

Once Upon a Farm is offering full refunds for products returned to the place of purchase, or consumers can contact [email protected] for assistance. The FDA urged anyone experiencing choking to call emergency services if first aid measures fail, and encouraged consumers to report complaints.