Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Recall: What Parents Should Know

The short answer

On October 30, 2026, Once Upon a Farm recalled all lots and all flavors of its Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars because they can form a dense, dry, sticky mass when chewed, creating a choking hazard for toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 [1]. FDA says it received reports of toddlers with complete airway obstruction and that standard choking interventions may fail to dislodge the mass [2]. Do not serve the bars; return them for a refund or throw them away [1][2].

This recall is about a physical choking hazard in one snack line. It is not a heavy-metals finding, and it does not cover the brand's other products [1]. This is general information, not medical advice.

What exactly was recalled?

Every Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bar, in every flavor, pack size, and lot code, is covered [1][2]. The company lists three flavors and several pack formats [1]:

Recalled Tractor Wheels item	Pack formats listed in the recall
Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet	5-count and 10-count cartons [1]
Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach	5-count and 10-count cartons [1]
Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower	5-count cartons [1]
Variety packs	20-count and 30-count [1]
Online-only snack samplers	9-, 12-, and 15-count samplers containing Tractor Wheels cartons [1]

The recall includes expired product still in pantries, and unexpired Best If Used By dates from October 30, 2026 to August 26, 2027 [1]. FDA's advisory applies to all lot codes and expiration dates up to August 26, 2027 [2]. Full UPC codes are on the company notice posted by FDA [1].

Why are the bars a choking risk?

The bars can rapidly hydrate into a dense, dry, sticky mass on contact with saliva and during chewing, according to the company [1]. FDA's advisory says it received several reports of toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 suffering complete airway obstruction and an inability to breathe after eating the product [2]. FDA adds that the mass may not be dislodged by standard interventions such as back blows and the Heimlich maneuver, and that some incidents required emergency response and hospital observation [2].

The company said its decision was based on three consumer choking complaints reported to FDA, with no injuries reported at the time of its announcement [1]. Consumer Reports also summarized the recall and FDA's warning [4].

Where were the bars sold?

Nationwide, including Puerto Rico, in stores and online [1][2]. FDA names Costco, Target, and Walmart and says the product may also be sold elsewhere, such as Amazon and other third-party vendors [2]. Hawai'i's Department of Health issued its own alert on November 5, 2026 [5].

What should I do if I have Tractor Wheels at home?

Stop serving them. FDA says consumers should not buy or serve the recalled product and should return it to the place of purchase for a refund or throw it away immediately [2]. The company asks consumers not to open the package and to return it for a full refund or contact care@uponafarm.com or 1-888-983-1606 [1].

If a child is choking and first-aid measures have failed, FDA says to call 9-1-1 [2]. If your child had symptoms after eating the bars, FDA advises contacting your health care provider; you can report a problem through FDA's Human Foods Safety Reporting Portal [2].

Does this affect Once Upon a Farm's other baby foods?

No. The notice covers only Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars and sampler packs that contain them [1]. Our ranking scores brands on heavy-metal test disclosure under California's AB 899, and this recall is not a metals or disclosure finding, so it does not change how we rank the brand (see our ranking methodology and AB 899 public results vs lot-code lookups).

How can I lower choking risk with toddler snacks generally?

Supervise, seat, and size. The American Academy of Pediatrics advises supervising meals, having children sit while eating, and cutting food for young children into pieces no larger than one-half inch [3]. It also lists hard, gooey, or sticky foods among those to avoid or modify for young children [3]. Toddler snacks raise other questions too: grain-based puffs and rusks tend to carry more inorganic arsenic than purées, which we cover in rice snacks and arsenic and is organic baby food lower in heavy metals?.

FAQ

Which Once Upon a Farm products are recalled?

Only Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars, in all three flavors and all pack sizes, plus online-only sampler packs that contain them [1].

Is it safe to eat Tractor Wheels if my child has had them before without a problem?

FDA says not to serve any recalled Tractor Wheels, regardless of flavor, lot, or date [2]. Return or discard them.

How do I get a refund?

Return the product, even if opened, to where you bought it, or contact the company at care@uponafarm.com or 1-888-983-1606 [1].

Were any children hurt?

The company reported three choking complaints and no injuries at the time of its October 30 announcement [1]. FDA's later advisory describes complete airway obstruction and some cases needing emergency response and hospital observation [2].

Is this recall related to heavy metals?

No. It is a choking hazard caused by the bar's texture when chewed [1][2].

References

1. U.S. FDA (company announcement), Once Upon A Farm Recalls All Lots and Varieties of Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars Due to Potential Choking Hazard (announced October 30, 2026; FDA posted November 2, 2026).
2. U.S. FDA, FDA Advises Consumers Not to Buy or Serve Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars (updated November 3, 2026).
3. American Academy of Pediatrics (HealthyChildren.org), Choking Prevention for Babies & Children: What Every Parent Needs to Know.
4. Consumer Reports, Once Upon a Farm Recalls Toddler Snack Bars (2026).
5. Hawai'i Department of Health, DOH Alerts Public to Recall of Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars (November 5, 2026).