Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Recall: All Flavors Pulled

On November 2, 2026, FDA posted Once Upon a Farm's recall of all lots and varieties of Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars over a potential choking hazard, which the company announced on October 30, 2026. A separate FDA advisory, updated November 3, 2026, tells consumers not to buy or serve the bars due to a potentially fatal choking hazard. The recall covers every flavor and lot, including expired product, and consumers are told to stop opening or eating the product and return it for a full refund.

Key takeaways

• FDA posted the company's recall notice on November 2, 2026, and an advisory updated November 3, 2026 says not to buy or serve the bars.
• The recall covers all lots and varieties of fruit-flavored bars, including expired product, distributed nationwide including Puerto Rico.
• The severity accounts differ: the company cites three consumer choking complaints and no injuries to date, while FDA's advisory describes several reports of complete airway obstruction.
• The company describes a physical hazard: the bar can rapidly hydrate into a dense, dry, sticky mass with saliva and chewing.
• Consumers can return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact care@uponafarm.com or 1-888-983-1606.

What happened: FDA posts recall and separate choking advisory

FDA posted Once Upon a Farm's recall notice on November 2, 2026, after the company announced the recall on October 30, 2026. A separate FDA advisory, updated November 3, 2026, tells consumers not to buy or serve the bars. The company is based in Berkeley, California.

The company's notice recalls 'all lots and varieties of fruit-flavored Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked bars.' It attributes the recall to 'reports that the composition of the Tractor Wheel toddler snack can rapidly hydrate into a dense, dry, and sticky mass upon contact with saliva and during chewing, which can result in a potential choking hazard for toddlers for ages 1.5-2.5 years old.' The reason listed on FDA's notice is 'Potential choking hazard.'

The FDA advisory is more severe in its wording. It warns consumers not to buy or serve the bars 'due to a potentially fatal choking hazard.' It says FDA 'has received several reports that describe toddlers (ages 1.5-2.5 years) suffering complete airway obstruction with the inability to breathe after consuming the product.' FDA also states that 'the firm has agreed to initiate a recall.'

What changed: all flavors and lots pulled, including expired product

The recall covers all flavors and lots of Tractor Wheels, including expired product. The company says, "Every lot is included, so there's no code to check." Checking a lot code therefore will not clear a package.

The notices do not state how many units or cases were recalled. Distribution was nationwide, including Puerto Rico, through online sales and retail stores. The notice gives unexpired Best If Used By dates running from 10/30/2026 to 8/26/2027.

The company's recall page includes a letter from Co-Founder and CEO John Foraker that asks households to 'throw away all Tractor Wheels you have.' FDA's advisory addresses retailers directly: they should not sell the product. Consumers are told to return it for a refund or immediately throw it away.

Who is affected: recalled UPCs, sampler cases, and toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5

The recall names seven UPCs and three case codes, ten listings in total: five single-pack UPCs, two variety-pack UPCs, and three online-only sampler cases. The codes below are printed as FDA lists them.

Product as listed	Count and net weight	UPC or case code	Notes
Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet	5 count, 3.35 oz (95g)	81000351261
Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet	10 count, 6.7 oz (190 g)	810003512932
Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach	5 count, 3.35 oz (95g)	81000351260
Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach	10 count, 6.7 oz (190 g)	810003512840
Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower	5 count, 3.35 oz (95g)	81000351262
Variety Pack 20 count (10 Apple, 10 Strawberry)	20 count, Net Wt. 13.4 oz (380g)	810003512918
TW 30 Ct Variety Pack (10 of each flavor)	30 count, Net Wt. 20.1 oz (570g)	810003512925
Organic Baby & Toddler Snack Sampler (online only)	9 count	Case 10810003513670	Each contains three five-count cartons of Tractor Wheels
Organic Baby & Toddler Snack Sampler (online only)	12 count	Case 10810003513694	Each contains three five-count cartons of Tractor Wheels
Organic Ultimate Snack Sampler (online only)	15 count	Case 10810003513687	Each contains three five-count cartons of Tractor Wheels

The population in scope is toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 years. The company says its complaints came 'from children between the ages of 1.5-2.5 years old.' The notices cover Tractor Wheels only. Neither notice names other Once Upon a Farm products as affected, and whether any other products are involved was not disclosed.

What it means for shoppers: stop serving, match the UPC, and get a refund

For shoppers, the practical answer is to stop serving any Tractor Wheels bar, expired or not, and return it or discard it under the refund steps below. The company asks customers not to open or eat the product, and FDA tells consumers not to buy or serve it.

FDA's advisory also covers emergencies. It says to 'Call 9-1-1 in the event that someone is choking and other first aid measures to dislodge the obstruction have failed.' A product matching the names or UPCs above should be treated as recalled.

Does the recall include expired Tractor Wheels?

Yes, the recall covers all lot codes, including expired product. The notice says the recall applies to all lots, and it gives unexpired Best If Used By dates running from 10/30/2026 to 8/26/2027.

How do I get a refund for Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels?

Return the bars to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact care@uponafarm.com or 1-888-983-1606. The phone line is open Monday to Friday, 6:00 am to 4:30 pm PST, and Saturday, 8:00 am to 11:00 am PST. The company's recall page says refunds are issued through the retailer, or with proof of purchase if the product was discarded, and may take up to 5 business days.

A practical checklist for households:

• Match the product name to Tractor Wheels or Tractor Wheel Organic Toddler Soft-Baked bars.
• Compare the UPC or case code with the table above.
• Keep proof of purchase if you throw the product away.
• Do not serve the bars while you sort out the refund.

For how Once Upon a Farm's pouches compare with a rival brand on the label, see Is Once Upon a Farm Healthier Than Little Spoon? 7 g vs 9 g.

Which stores sold the recalled bars, including Costco?

FDA names Costco, Target, and Walmart as retailers where the bars were sold. FDA says the bars were sold nationwide and in Puerto Rico, both online and at stores. It also says they may be sold elsewhere, such as Amazon.com and third-party vendors. FDA tells retailers not to sell the product, and the notices do not list individual store locations.

The background: three choking complaints and a reformulation

The company's decision rested on three consumer complaints, and it says no injuries have been reported to date. FDA's advisory describes a broader set of reports, saying it 'has received several reports' of toddlers suffering complete airway obstruction. FDA's advisory also says some reported incidents 'required emergency response intervention and hospital observation.' The advisory adds that the product 'reportedly forms a dry, sticky mass that standard choking interventions - including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver - may fail to dislodge.' These accounts come from different sources and should be read separately, since FDA's description includes severity details the company notice does not mention.

The company says the bars are being reformulated, and it describes the work as 'working on reformulating' the product. The company also says it aims to 'ensure they adhere to highest standards.' Neither notice names an ingredient or formulation cause for the texture change, so the specific reason the bar hydrates into a dense mass was not disclosed.

Other recent packaged-food recalls involve different hazards and different rules. For example, Great Value Fruit Cocktail Recall: Lead in Walmart Cans concerns a contaminant rather than a physical texture risk.

The evidence in these notices cannot establish how often this choking pattern occurs with these bars, how an individual child would respond, or whether a reformulated product will avoid the same texture change. The notices do not cite a formal study, and the open questions about severity and cause remain unresolved.

What to watch next: reformulated bars and recall updates

The notices do not give a reformulation timeline or a relaunch date. The recall classification (Class I or II) was not disclosed, and the number of adverse-event reports FDA received was not given beyond 'several.' Updates would be expected on the FDA notice and the company recall page linked above.

This is a physical-hazard recall about the bar's texture, not a recall over a contaminant or a listed ingredient.