Karmactive Staff
Nestlé USA has initiated a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals after discovering potential contamination with “wood-like material.” The company announced the recall on March 17, 2025, following consumer complaints that included one potential choking incident.
The affected products, manufactured between August 2024 and March 2025, include four specific frozen meal varieties distributed to major retailers across the United States:
- Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna
Nestlé emphasized in their announcement that the recall is “isolated to a limited quantity of batches” and doesn’t affect other products in their frozen meal lines.
“We are actively investigating the source of the wood-like material,” the company stated. “We are confident that this is an isolated issue, and we have taken action to address it.”
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Consumers can identify recalled products by checking the ten-digit batch code printed on the side of the packaging. Complete batch code information is available on the FDA’s website and in Nestlé’s recall notice.
The company advises customers not to prepare or consume these products. Instead, they should return them to their place of purchase for a full refund or replacement. For additional assistance, consumers can contact Nestlé USA at (800) 681-1676, Monday through Friday between 9 a.m. and 6 p.m. EST.
Nestlé is working closely with both the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture throughout the recall process.
“The quality, safety and integrity of our products remain our number one priority,” Nestlé stated. “We sincerely apologize for any inconvenience this action represents to both our consumers and retail customers.”
This recall comes amid ongoing food safety challenges in the processed food industry. The FDA oversees thousands of food product recalls annually due to issues ranging from contamination to foreign objects.
Frequently Asked Questions
What frozen meals are included in the Nestlé recall? +
The recall covers specific batches of four products: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna manufactured between August 2024 and March 2025.
Why are these products being recalled? +
Nestlé is recalling these frozen meals due to potential contamination with “wood-like material” that could pose a health risk. The company took action after receiving consumer complaints, including one potential choking incident.
How can I tell if my frozen meal is affected? +
Check the ten-digit batch code on the side of your product packaging and compare it with the codes listed in Nestlé’s recall notice or on the FDA website. Affected products were distributed between September 2024 and March 2025.
What should I do with recalled products? +
Do not consume recalled products. Return them to the store where you purchased them for a full refund or replacement. For questions, contact Nestlé’s consumer hotline at (800) 681-1676, available weekdays from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST.
Have any serious injuries been reported? +
According to Nestlé’s announcement, there has been one potential choking incident reported to date. No severe injuries have been confirmed in connection with this recall.
Are all Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products affected? +
No. The recall is limited to specific batches of just four products. Nestlé has confirmed that other Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s products are not included in this recall and remain safe for consumption.
