Urgent Recall: Once Upon a Farm Toddler Snack Bars Pose Deadly Choking Hazard
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) is urging parents and caregivers to immediately stop using Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Soft-Baked Bars for toddlers due to a potentially deadly choking hazard. The recall, announced on October 31, 2026, affects all varieties, lot codes, and expiration dates of the product, which is sold online and at major retailers including Target, Walmart, and Costco. Once Upon a Farm has voluntarily recalled the bars after multiple reports of toddlers choking and experiencing difficulty breathing while eating them.
According to the FDA, the soft-baked bars can form a dry, sticky mass when chewed, which can cause complete airway obstruction. What makes this hazard particularly dangerous is that the mass may resist standard choking interventions such as back blows and the Heimlich maneuver. Some incidents have led to hospitalization, underscoring the severity of the risk. The FDA warns that the product’s texture and consistency create a unique choking danger that is not easily resolved by typical first-aid measures.
Parents and caregivers are urged to stop feeding the product to toddlers immediately and to return any purchased bars to the store of purchase for a refund. The recall applies to all Tractor Wheels Soft-Baked Bars, regardless of flavor or expiration date. Retailers have been instructed to remove the product from shelves. The FDA is advising consumers to check their pantries and discard the bars safely, ensuring they are out of reach of children.
This recall highlights the importance of vigilance when choosing snacks for young children. The FDA continues to investigate the incidents and will provide updates as more information becomes available. For now, the agency stresses that the risk of choking is serious and potentially life-threatening, and that caregivers should take immediate action to protect toddlers from this hazard. Consumers with questions can contact Once Upon a Farm or visit the FDA’s website for more details.
Shimanta Das 
