FDA Recalls Once Upon A Farm Toddler Bars Over Choking
Parents should stop serving these bars to children, as they can cause severe airway obstructions that resist standard rescue efforts.
Updated on Oct. 31, 2026 in Toddlers
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The FDA has issued a nationwide recall for all Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars due to serious choking hazards. The recall, which covers all varieties and expiration dates, follows reports of toddlers experiencing complete airway obstruction after consuming the product.
Why it matters
The bars pose a unique risk because they form a dry, sticky mass when chewed that resists standard choking interventions like back blows and the Heimlich maneuver. Some children have required emergency medical intervention and hospital observation after eating the snacks.
The FDA recall notice follows clinical reports of toddlers aged 1.5 to 2.5 years experiencing complete airway obstruction. The agency notes that the product composition leads to a dry, sticky mass that cannot be dislodged using standard choking rescue protocols.
The players
FDA
The federal agency responsible for protecting public health by ensuring the safety and security of food products.
Once Upon A Farm
A food manufacturer that produces organic snacks and meals for children.
Walmart
A nationwide retail chain that sold the recalled snack bars.
Target
A national retailer that offered the product for purchase.
Costco
A membership-based warehouse retailer that stocked the recalled items.
The details
When chewed, these specific soft-baked bars create a dense, adhesive consistency that clings to the airway, making it difficult for parents or caregivers to clear the obstruction. Standard first-aid techniques, including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver, have proven ineffective at dislodging this specific material. Consequently, some incidents necessitated emergency responder intervention and follow-up hospital observation to ensure airway patency.
Timeline
October 30, 2026: The FDA published the official recall notice for all varieties of the product.
Health Landscape
This recall aligns with the FDA's enforcement procedures for removing potentially hazardous food products from the national marketplace. It highlights ongoing efforts by regulators to identify and mitigate physical choking risks in prepared toddler foods.
Parents and caregivers who have these bars in their home should immediately stop feeding them to children and discard the product. If your child struggles with swallowing or shows signs of airway distress, seek emergency medical care immediately.
The takeaway
Because these bars create a unique obstruction that may not respond to standard first aid, they should be removed from reach entirely. Always ensure you are familiar with current pediatric choking rescue protocols and discuss any concerns about persistent swallowing difficulties with your pediatrician.
Further reading
For more guidance on safe snack selection for young children, explore our Toddlers section.
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