WASHINGTON, DC — The Food and Drug Administration is telling consumers not to buy or serve Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars after receiving multiple reports of serious choking incidents in young children.
The agency says children ages 1.5 to 2.5 years old experienced complete airway obstruction and were unable to breathe after eating the bars. In some cases, emergency responders were called and children were taken for hospital observation.
FDA says the product can be difficult to clear once chewed because it may form a dry, sticky mass. The agency is advising families to throw away any flavor, size, or variety of the bars, including packages with any lot code or expiration date.
FDA says the bars may create a choking hazard that standard first aid may not clear
The warning centers on how the bars behave after chewing. According to the FDA, the product reportedly becomes a dry and sticky mass that can lodge in the airway.
The agency says standard choking measures, including back blows and the Heimlich maneuver, may fail to dislodge it. That risk is why the FDA is describing the hazard as potentially fatal, especially for toddlers.
When a child is choking and basic first aid does not work, the FDA says to call 9-1-1 immediately. The agency also advises parents and caregivers to seek medical care if a child has symptoms after eating the product.
All flavors and package dates are included in the warning
The advisory covers every flavor, quantity, and variety of Once Upon A Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. It also includes all lot codes and expiration dates.
That broad scope means consumers are not being asked to sort through specific batches before taking action. The FDA’s advice is to stop serving the product altogether and discard any bars already in the home.
Retailers are also told not to sell the product. The FDA says the warning is meant to prevent additional incidents while the agency and the company continue to address the reports.
The bars are sold nationwide through major retailers and online
According to the FDA, the product is sold nationwide online and in stores, including Costco, Target, and Walmart. The bars may also be available through Amazon.com and other third-party sellers.
Because of that wide distribution, the warning reaches families across the country rather than one region or store chain. The agency said it will keep updating the advisory as more information becomes available.
Consumers who have the product at home should not wait for a store notice or a specific lot check before acting. The FDA says the safest step is to throw the bars away immediately.
Company notified after adverse-event reports and agreed to begin a recall
The FDA says it informed the firm about the reports of adverse events, and the company agreed to initiate a recall. That marks a significant step beyond the public advisory, though the agency did not provide a recall timeline in the update.
The warning was posted as part of the FDA’s current update dated October 30, 2026. The agency said it will continue to revise the notice if more details emerge.
Families who believe a child was harmed after eating the product are encouraged to contact a health care provider. The FDA also directs consumers to report complaints or adverse events through its Industry and Consumer Assistance channel.
What parents and caregivers should do now
The FDA’s guidance is simple: do not buy the bars, do not serve them, and throw away any packages already in the household. The warning applies no matter what flavor or expiration date appears on the packaging.
If a child has symptoms after eating the product, the agency says to contact a health care provider. If the child is choking and first aid does not clear the obstruction, emergency help is needed right away.
The agency says the advisory remains active while it continues to gather information. For now, the safest response is to remove the product from homes and stores and avoid serving it to toddlers.
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