Check Your Freezer: Stouffer’s and Lean Cuisine Meals Recalled Nationwide
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Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals are being recalled nationwide due to the potential presence of foreign material, the Food and Drug Administration announced today.
On Monday, Nestlé voluntarily recalled select batches of three Lean Cuisine products and one Stouffer’s meal after receiving customer complaints of “wood-like material” in the items—including a report of one choking incident.
The recalled frozen meals were sold at major retailers across the U.S. from September 2024 to March 2025.
The recalled products can be identified with the following information:
Lean Cuisine® Butternut Squash Ravioli
| Batch Number | Best-Before Date |
|---|---|
| 4261595912 | October 2025 |
| 4283595912 | November 2025 |
| 4356595912 | January 2026 |
| 5018595912 | February 2026 |
| 5038595912 | March 2026 |
Lean Cuisine® Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
| Batch Number | Best-Before Date |
|---|---|
| 4311595912 | December 2025 |
| 5002595912 | February 2026 |
| 5037595912 | March 2026 |
| 5064595912 | April 2026 |
Lean Cuisine® Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
| Batch Number | Best-Before Date |
|---|---|
| 4214595511 | September 205 |
STOUFFER’S® Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96oz)
| Batch Number | Best-Before Date |
|---|---|
| 4262595915 | October 2025 |
| 4351595915 | January 2026 |
| 5051595915 | March 2026 |
| 5052595915 | March 2026 |
The recall was initiated after customers complained of “wood-like material” in the frozen meals.
Foreign materials often enter foods at some point in the production process and can pose a safety risk if consumed. To date, there has been one choking incident reported to Nestlé in connection to the recalled frozen meals.
The company said they are investigating the source of the wood-like material and are confident this is an isolated issue.
The FDA is urging consumers not to prepare or consume the recalled frozen meals. Customers can return the affected products to the store where they were purchased for a replacement or refund.
You can also contact Nestlé for additional support at (800) 681-1676, Monday through Friday from 9 am to 6 pm EST.
