FDA Recalls Once Upon A Farm Toddler Bars for Choking Risk
Parents should stop serving these soft-baked bars immediately due to a high risk of complete airway obstruction in toddlers.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Toddlers
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The FDA has issued a nationwide recall for all varieties of Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. The recall follows reports of toddlers experiencing complete airway obstruction after consuming the product.
Why it matters
The product poses a severe choking hazard because it forms a dry, sticky mass that can resist standard emergency interventions like back blows or the Heimlich maneuver. Parents should immediately remove these bars from their homes to prevent potential respiratory emergencies.
This recall applies to every flavor, lot code, quantity, and expiration date of Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. These products were sold nationwide at major retailers including Walmart, Target, and Costco, as well as online via Amazon.
The players
FDA
The federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety of food products and overseeing national recalls.
Once Upon A Farm
A food manufacturer known for organic baby and toddler snacks that is currently subject to a full recall of its soft-baked bar line.
The details
The risk occurs when the soft-baked bars are chewed, forming a dry, sticky mass that can cause complete airway obstruction. This consistency makes it difficult to clear the throat using traditional first-aid techniques such as back blows or the Heimlich maneuver. Consequently, some children have required emergency professional medical intervention and hospital observation to restore their breathing.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The FDA published the official recall notice.
The Home Front
This recall comes as federal regulators continue to scrutinize the safety and quality standards of infant and toddler snack categories. It underscores the challenges parents face when identifying hidden choking risks in commercialized, age-appropriate health foods.
Check your pantry and diaper bags immediately to identify any varieties of Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. If you find these items, stop feeding them to your child and dispose of the product entirely.
The takeaway
Because the sticky consistency of these bars can make standard choking first aid ineffective, immediate removal from the home is the only safe option. Parents should monitor their child for any respiratory distress if the product was consumed recently.
Further reading
For more on keeping your little ones safe, see our guidance in Toddlers.
Source note: This article includes information reported by The Independent.
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