Recently, Nestlé USA initiated a voluntary recall of several frozen meal products following consumer reports about the possible presence of foreign materials. On March 17, 2025, the renowned global food and beverage corporation issued a press release announcing this recall, which affects select batches of Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Frozen Meals due to concerns regarding potential wood-like contaminants.
The affected products include popular items such as Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, and Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna. The recall emphasizes Nestlé’s commitment to consumer safety and product quality.
Reasons Behind the Recall
The decision to recall occurred after Nestlé USA received complaints from consumers, which included reports of a potential choking incident linked to the foreign material. As a precautionary measure, the company is recalling a limited number of batches of four specific products.
These meals were produced between August 2024 and March 2025, and were distributed to retailers across the United States between September 2024 and March 2025. Importantly, Nestlé reassured customers that no other frozen meals are part of this recall.
List of Affected Products
Consumers are advised to check the side of the product packaging for ten-digit batch codes, which precede the best-before dates. The following items are impacted by this recall:
1) 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
2) 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
3) Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Batch Number: 4214595511; Best-Before Date: September 2025
4) Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna (96-ounce)
- 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
What Actions to Take
If you have purchased any of the recalled products, it is crucial not to prepare or consume them. Nestlé encourages affected consumers to return the frozen meals to the retailer for a full refund or replacement.
The company is collaborating with the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) and the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) as part of the recall process and is conducting a thorough investigation to determine the source of the wood-like material.