FDA Warns of Choking Hazard in Popular Toddler Snack Bars
The FDA has issued a warning regarding Tractor Wheels snack bars from Once Upon a Farm, after reports of toddlers experiencing difficulty breathing while consuming the product.
The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has issued a warning concerning a popular snack bar known as Tractor Wheels, produced by Once Upon a Farm, due to reports of potentially fatal choking risks among toddlers 123456.
Reports indicate that children aged between 1.5 and 2.5 years experienced complete airway obstructions while consuming the snack bars, leading to difficulty breathing and necessitating emergency responses and hospitalizations in some instances 23. These incidents highlight the critical nature of the issue, as the snack bars create a dry, sticky mass when chewed, which can block the airway and make standard choking remedies less effective 23.
The snack bars, available in various flavors and quantities, were widely distributed across the United States, being sold at major retailers such as Costco, Target, Walmart, and possibly through Amazon and other third-party sellers 23. This widespread availability underscores the importance of the recall, as many families may have these products in their homes.
Consumers have been advised to discard the recalled snack bars, regardless of the code or expiration date, ensuring that no further incidents occur 23. Once Upon a Farm has reported receiving three recent accounts of potential choking hazards involving children within the specified age range, indicating a pattern of concern 3. In response to these incidents, the company has stated its intention to reformulate the snack bars to meet high safety standards, aiming to prevent future occurrences 3.
What we know
- - The FDA issued a warning regarding Tractor Wheels snack bars 123456
- - Toddlers experienced difficulty breathing while consuming the snack bars 123
- - Children aged 1.5 to 2.5 years suffered complete airway obstructions 23
- - The snack bars create a dry, sticky mass when chewed, blocking the airway 23
- - The snack bars were available in various flavors and quantities, sold at major retailers 23
- - Consumers were advised to discard the recalled snack bars 23
- - Once Upon A Farm received three recent reports of potential choking hazards 3
- - Once Upon A Farm plans to reformulate the snack bars to meet high safety standards 3
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Verification report
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The FDA issued a warning regarding a snack bar called Tractor Wheels.
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Reports indicate that toddlers had difficulty breathing while consuming the snack bar.
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Several reports indicated that children aged between 1.5 and 2.5 years suffered complete airway obstruction after consuming the snack bars.
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The snack bar in question is a soft-baked bar produced by Once Upon a Farm.
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Emergency response and hospitalization were required in some cases.
85% · supported by 2 - confirmed
The snack bars create a dry, sticky mass when chewed, blocking the airway and making standard choking remedies less effective.
85% · supported by 2 - confirmed
The recalled snack bars were available in various flavors, quantities, and varieties, and were sold across the country in stores like Costco, Target, Walmart, and possibly through Amazon and other third-party sellers.
85% · supported by 2 - confirmed
Consumers were advised to discard the recalled snack bars.
85% · supported by 2 - confirmed
The recall applies to all codes and expiration dates of the snack bars.
85% · supported by 2 - likely
Once Upon A Farm received three recent reports of potential choking hazards involving children aged 1.5 to 2.5 years.
71% · supported by 1 - likely
Once Upon A Farm plans to reformulate the snack bars to meet high safety standards.
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Sources & references
- NYT Well — F.D.A. Warns of Tractor Wheels Snack Bar Linked to Choking Hazard
- WKBN.com (Ohio) — Toddler organic baked bars recalled over 'potentially fatal' choking risk
- FOX 8 News (Ohio) — Popular children's snack recalled over choking risk, warns FDA
- WKYC (Ohio) — Once Upon a Farm recalls bars over potentially fatal choking hazard for toddlers
- WFAA (Texas) — Once Upon a Farm recalls bars over potentially fatal choking hazard for toddlers
- KVUE (Austin) — Once Upon a Farm recalls bars over potentially fatal choking hazard for toddlers
