Tractor Wheels Recall: Check Flavors, UPCs and Refunds

Representative licensed photograph of a toddler eating fruit in a high chair, not the recalled Tractor Wheels bars or an affected child. Photographer: Vanessa Loring / Pexels.

Which Tractor Wheels toddler bars are recalled?

According to the FDA-posted company recall announcement, all packages are covered, including the following flavors and mixed packs:

• Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet — 5-count UPC 81000351261; 10-count UPC 810003512932.
• Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach — 5-count UPC 81000351260; 10-count UPC 810003512840.
• Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower — 5-count UPC 81000351262.
• Variety packs — 20-count UPC 810003512918; 30-count UPC 810003512925.
• Online sampler packs containing Tractor Wheels, including 9-, 12- and 15-count snack samplers.

Important: These UPCs help identify common packages, but the recall is not limited to the UPCs listed above. All lots and varieties of Tractor Wheels are affected, including older or expired stock. A missing or different UPC does not establish that a Tractor Wheels package is safe.

Why were the bars recalled?

The FDA consumer alert, updated November 3, says the bars may form a dense, dry and sticky mass when mixed with saliva and chewed. Regulators received reports of toddlers approximately 18 to 30 months old experiencing complete airway obstruction. Some cases required emergency intervention or hospital observation. The company's recall announcement cites three consumer complaints and said no injuries had been reported to the company at that point. These are differently described reporting sets; neither statement should be interpreted as proof that the product is safe.

Where were the recalled Tractor Wheels bars sold?

The recall covers distribution throughout the United States and Puerto Rico, including online and physical retail. The FDA specifically identifies Costco, Target and Walmart among stores that carried the product and says it may also have been sold through third-party sellers. The recall applies regardless of retailer or purchase date when the product is Tractor Wheels.

What should parents do now?

1. Stop serving the bars immediately. Do not taste-test, cut or soften them as a substitute for following the recall.
2. Check pantry, diaper bag and snack boxes for any Tractor Wheels flavor or multipack, including sampler boxes.
3. Return the product for a full refund at the place of purchase or discard it. The company also lists care@uponafarm.com and 1-888-983-1606 for assistance.
4. In a choking emergency, call 911 if first-aid efforts fail. The FDA cautions that standard maneuvers may not dislodge the mass. Seek professional medical care for symptoms or concerns.

Do all flavors and best-by dates count?

Yes. The FDA's November 3 update explicitly covers every flavor, quantity, variety and lot code, including expiration dates through August 26, 2027. Do not treat a later-looking date or an unopened package as an exception. The company's announcement lists unexpired best-if-used-by dates from October 30, 2026, to August 26, 2027, but also says expired products in homes are covered.

What happens next?

The FDA says it will update its consumer advisory as more information becomes available. Once Upon a Farm said it is working with regulators and reformulating the bars. No date for a revised product launch is confirmed in the cited recall notice. For other U.S. product-safety reporting, see our Little Giant ladder recall guide and the US News section.

Sources and editorial method

• FDA consumer advisory (updated November 3, 2026)
• FDA-hosted company recall announcement (published November 2)
• San Francisco Chronicle independent reporting (November 4)

This is source-linked desk reporting, not independent product testing or medical advice. The photograph is illustrative, not a recalled product image. For package identification, consult the FDA's official product images.