Urgent Recall Alert: Check Your Freezer for Stouffer’s and Lean Cuisine Meals Nationwide!
In recent news, popular frozen meal brands Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s have issued a nationwide recall due to safety concerns. If you enjoy convenience in your meals, it’s essential to stay informed about the latest updates regarding these frozen products. Safety should always be a top priority when it comes to food consumption, especially with the potential for foreign materials making their way into packaged goods.
On Monday, Nestlé announced a voluntary recall of select batches of frozen meals from their Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s lines following customer reports of discovering “wood-like material” in the meals. Shockingly, there was even one report of a choking incident related to the consumption of these affected products.
Which Frozen Meals Were Recalled?
Identifying the recalled meals is crucial for your safety. The following products are included in the recall:
- Lean Cuisine® Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Batch Number: 4261595912, Best-Before Date: October 2025
- Batch Number: 4283595912, Best-Before Date: November 2025
- Batch Number: 4356595912, Best-Before Date: January 2026
- Batch Number: 5018595912, Best-Before Date: February 2026
- Batch Number: 5038595912, Best-Before Date: March 2026
- Lean Cuisine® Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Batch Number: 4311595912, Best-Before Date: December 2025
- Batch Number: 5002595912, Best-Before Date: February 2026
- Batch Number: 5037595912, Best-Before Date: March 2026
- Batch Number: 5064595912, Best-Before Date: April 2026
- Lean Cuisine® Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Batch Number: 4214595511, Best-Before Date: September 2025
- STOUFFER’S® Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96oz)
- Batch Number: 4262595915, Best-Before Date: October 2025
- Batch Number: 4351595915, Best-Before Date: January 2026
- Batch Number: 5051595915, Best-Before Date: March 2026
- Batch Number: 5052595915, Best-Before Date: March 2026
Why Were the Frozen Meals Recalled?
The recall was triggered by multiple customer complaints about foreign materials found in the frozen meals, specifically a substance resembling wood. Nestlé reported that foreign materials often infiltrate food products during the manufacturing process, posing potential health risks if ingested. To date, there has been one incident of choking reported in connection with these products.
Nestlé is committed to investigating the origins of this wood-like material to ensure the safety of its products. The company believes this issue is isolated and urges consumers to check their freezers.
What To Do If You Have the Frozen Meals
If you find any of the recalled meals in your freezer, the FDA advises against preparing or consuming them. Instead, here’s what you should do:
- Locate the affected product in your freezer.
- Return the product to the store where you purchased it for a replacement or refund.
- For further assistance, you can contact Nestlé at (800) 681-1676, available Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm EST.
Keeping your meals safe is essential, and by maintaining awareness of product recalls, you contribute to your health and well-being.
Stay tuned for more updates on this recall and ensure that your family is consuming safe food products.
