FDA Warns Consumers Not to Buy or Serve Once Upon a Farm Toddler Snack Bars Due to Choking Risk

What was announced

The FDA issued a safety communication regarding Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels organic toddler soft-baked bars. The agency received multiple reports of toddlers between 1.5 and 2.5 years old choking on the product.

When chewed, the snack bar tends to form a dry, sticky mass inside a young child's mouth. This mass can completely block the airway, making the child unable to breathe. Standard choking first aid techniques, like back blows or the Heimlich maneuver, may not dislodge the food mass. Some reported choking cases required emergency responders to step in and resulted in hospital observation.

The FDA updated its safety alert details on November 2, 2026. Retailers selling the product include major nationwide chains like Target, Costco, and Walmart, alongside online platforms like Amazon.com.

What it means

Caregivers who have these snack bars at home should throw them away immediately. The FDA recommends that no one serve or buy this product. Retailers must pull the product from store shelves and stop online sales.

If a child chokes on this snack and standard first aid fails to clear the airway, caregivers should call 9-1-1 right away. Anyone who experiences symptoms or adverse health events related to the product should report them to their healthcare provider and submit a complaint through the FDA's online reporting portal.

What the announcement does not tell us

The announcement does not state how many total choking reports the FDA received or whether any children suffered long-term injury. It also does not list specific lot numbers, expiration dates, or flavor varieties affected, treating all Tractor Wheels soft-baked bars under the same warning.

The FDA did not publish a formal manufacturer recall notice in this advisory. Additionally, the notice does not explain what specific ingredient or manufacturing process causes the bar to form a sticky mass when chewed.