Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Lawsuit Update: Injuries, Recall Status, and Legal Options

The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has received reports of toddlers experiencing complete airway obstruction after consuming Tractor Wheels. Some incidents required emergency intervention and hospital observation because the food reportedly formed a dense, sticky mass that was difficult to dislodge.

Parents and caregivers should stop serving the recalled snacks. Families whose children experienced choking or required medical treatment may wish to preserve packaging, purchase records, and medical documentation for an individualized legal review.

Quick Facts

• Product: Once Upon a Farm Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars.
• Recall: Announced October 30, 2026, and published by FDA November 2, 2026.
• Hazard: The snacks may form a dense, sticky mass during chewing that can obstruct a toddler’s airway.
• Remedy: Consumers should stop using the snacks and return them for a refund or discard them as directed by FDA.

Latest Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Recall Developments

November 2026

On November 3, 2026, FDA updated its safety advisory warning consumers not to buy or serve Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. The agency described reports involving toddlers approximately 18 to 30 months old who experienced complete airway obstruction and could not breathe after consuming the products [1].

FDA reported that the food could form a dry, sticky mass that standard choking interventions might fail to dislodge. Some reported incidents required emergency response intervention and hospital observation.

On November 2, 2026, FDA published Once Upon a Farm’s recall announcement identifying Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels among the affected products. The recall covers all lots, including expired products and applicable unexpired Best If Used By dates through August 26, 2027 [2].

October 2026

On October 31, 2026, Publix posted a recall notification for Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels. The retailer’s notice addressed affected products sold through its stores, including Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels [3].

On October 30, 2026, Once Upon a Farm announced the voluntary recall and plans to reformulate Tractor Wheels after receiving three consumer choking complaints. The company confirmed that its other product lines were not affected [4].

The company’s initial recall announcement stated that no injuries had been reported. FDA’s separate advisory described serious airway-obstruction incidents, including some requiring emergency intervention and hospital observation.

Event	Month/Year	Type	Status	Source	Notes
FDA choking hazard advisory	November 2026	Safety advisory	Updated	[1]	Complete airway obstructions reported
FDA recall publication	November 2026	Product recall	Published	[2]	All lots and varieties affected
Publix recall notification	October 2026	Retailer notice	Posted	[3]	Retail customers notified
Once Upon a Farm recall	October 2026	Voluntary recall	Announced	[4]	Three choking complaints prompted action

What Is the Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Recall?

The recall involves organic, fruit-and-vegetable-flavored soft-baked snack bars marketed for toddlers by Once Upon a Farm. Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach is one of three affected Tractor Wheels flavors.

Once Upon a Farm initiated the recall after receiving complaints that the snacks could develop a dangerous consistency during chewing. FDA subsequently issued additional guidance describing reported airway obstructions involving young children.

The recall includes individual cartons, variety packs, and certain online snack samplers. The company also announced plans to reformulate Tractor Wheels to address the potential choking hazard.

What’s the Problem With Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels?

The safety concern involves the product’s texture after contact with saliva. According to the recall announcement, Tractor Wheels can rapidly hydrate into a dense, dry, sticky mass during chewing.

This material may be difficult for toddlers to swallow and can completely obstruct the airway. FDA described reports in which standard choking interventions, including back blows and abdominal thrusts, were not always effective at removing the obstruction.

The recall concerns a physical choking hazard rather than bacterial contamination, undeclared allergens, or foreign materials. FDA identified toddlers approximately 18 to 30 months old among children involved in reported incidents.

Which Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Are Recalled?

FDA identifies two individual carton sizes of Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels. Both package sizes are included regardless of lot code.

• Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels, five-count carton, net weight 3.35 ounces (95 grams), UPC 81000351260.
• Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels, ten-count carton, net weight 6.7 ounces (190 grams), UPC 810003512840.

The recall includes expired products that may remain in household storage. Applicable unexpired Best If Used By dates range from October 30, 2026, through August 26, 2027.

Which Variety Packs Contain Recalled Apple Tractor Wheels?

The Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach flavor was also distributed in recalled multipacks. FDA identifies the following affected configurations:

• Twenty-count Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet/Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach variety pack, 13.4 ounces, UPC 810003512918.
• Thirty-count three-flavor Tractor Wheels variety pack, 20.1 ounces, UPC 810003512925.
• Organic Baby & Toddler Snack Sampler, nine-count package, case code 10810003513670.
• Organic Baby & Toddler Snack Sampler, twelve-count package, case code 10810003513694.
• Organic Ultimate Snack Sampler, fifteen-count package, case code 10810003513687.

The online sampler packages contain five-count Tractor Wheels cartons alongside other baby and toddler snacks. Families should inspect larger assortments rather than checking only individual flavor cartons.

What Other Tractor Wheels Flavors Are Recalled?

Once Upon a Farm recalled every Tractor Wheels variety. The other affected flavors and individual packages include:

• Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet, five-count carton, 3.35 ounces, UPC 81000351261.
• Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet, ten-count carton, 6.7 ounces, UPC 810003512932.
• Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower, five-count carton, 3.35 ounces, UPC 81000351262.

The company stated that its other product lines were unaffected. The recall applies specifically to Tractor Wheels and the identified packages containing them.

Where Were the Recalled Tractor Wheels Sold?

Once Upon a Farm distributed Tractor Wheels throughout the United States and Puerto Rico through physical retailers and online sellers. FDA identified Costco, Target, and Walmart among retailers carrying the affected products.

FDA also indicated that the snacks may have been sold through Amazon and other third-party vendors. Consumers should check grocery delivery orders, online purchases, and snack assortment packages.

What Choking Incidents Have Been Reported?

Once Upon a Farm stated that three consumer choking complaints prompted its voluntary recall. The company’s October 30 announcement, reproduced by FDA, stated that no injuries had been reported at that time.

FDA separately reported several incidents involving toddlers ages 18 to 30 months who experienced complete airway obstruction and an inability to breathe. Some reported incidents required emergency response intervention and hospital observation.

The agency did not attribute those incidents individually to the Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach flavor. Its advisory also does not establish a flavor-specific number of medically confirmed injuries.

Why Is Airway Obstruction Dangerous for Toddlers?

Choking occurs when food or another object partially or completely blocks the airway. Complete obstruction prevents adequate breathing and can quickly become a life-threatening emergency.

Toddlers may be particularly vulnerable to certain food textures because their chewing and swallowing abilities are still developing. Compact, sticky food can be difficult to manage when it does not readily break apart.

FDA’s concern centers on reports that the Tractor Wheels mass could resist conventional choking interventions. This reported behavior prompted the agency’s warning about potentially fatal airway obstruction.

What Should Parents Do With Recalled Apple Tractor Wheels?

FDA advises consumers not to buy or serve any recalled Tractor Wheels products. Families should stop using the Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach variety and check their supplies for affected multipacks.

Consumers may return recalled products to the place of purchase for a refund or immediately discard them. Once Upon a Farm also instructs consumers not to open or consume the recalled snacks.

If a child is choking and appropriate first-aid measures do not clear the obstruction, FDA advises calling 911. Parents should seek medical guidance following a serious choking incident or concerning symptoms.

How Can Consumers Obtain a Refund?

Once Upon a Farm instructed consumers to return recalled Tractor Wheels to their original retailer for a full refund or contact the company’s customer care department.

• Email: care@uponafarm.com
• Telephone: 1-888-983-1606
• Monday through Friday: 6:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Pacific Time
• Saturday: 8:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m. Pacific Time

Because all lots are included, identifying a particular production batch is unnecessary to determine whether the products are recalled.

Could Once Upon a Farm Be Liable for Choking Injuries?

Product-liability law may permit injured consumers to seek compensation when sufficient evidence establishes that a defective or unreasonably dangerous product caused an injury. Depending on state law, claims may involve defective design, manufacturing defects, inadequate warnings, negligence, or breach of warranty.

A voluntary recall documents a product safety action but does not automatically establish legal liability. An individual claim generally requires evidence supporting the applicable legal elements, including causation and compensable damages.

Relevant evidence may include product packaging, purchase records, emergency response reports, and medical documentation. These materials can help establish which product was consumed and the circumstances of the incident.

Who May Be Affected by the Recall?

Parents or guardians of children who experienced choking after consuming Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels may have grounds for a legal evaluation. Similar considerations apply to incidents involving other recalled Tractor Wheels varieties.

Medical records documenting emergency treatment, hospital observation, respiratory complications, or other harm may help establish the nature and consequences of an individual incident.

Do I Qualify for an Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit?

The following questions may help determine whether an incident warrants further legal review:

• Did your child consume recalled Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels or another affected variety?
• Did your child experience choking, difficulty breathing, or a suspected airway obstruction?
• Did the incident require emergency assistance, medical treatment, or hospital observation?
• Do you have packaging, purchase records, photographs, or medical documentation related to the incident?

Answering yes does not establish eligibility or guarantee compensation. An attorney can evaluate product identification, medical evidence, causation, damages, applicable law, and filing deadlines.

What Compensation May Be Available?

Potential damages in a qualifying product-liability case depend on the injury, evidence, and governing law. Recoverable losses may include medical expenses, future treatment costs, qualifying lost income, pain and suffering, and other legally recognized damages.

Claims involving children may require special consideration of rules governing minors, settlement approval, and filing deadlines. Compensation amounts vary by case. Past results do not guarantee future outcomes.

Speak With a Tractor Wheels Recall Lawyer

If your child experienced a serious choking incident after consuming recalled Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels, a product-liability attorney can review the medical evidence and circumstances. A free case review can help determine whether applicable law supports a potential injury claim.

How Does a Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit Work?

1. Free case review. An attorney evaluates the recalled product, choking incident, medical treatment, and available documentation.
2. Investigation. Evidence may include packaging, recall records, emergency response reports, medical records, and witness information.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, appropriate legal proceedings may be initiated against potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, consult experts, and discuss settlement.
5. Resolution. The claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit?

The term refers to potential product-liability claims involving alleged injuries associated with the recalled toddler snacks. The FDA recall does not itself establish a lawsuit or finding of liability.

Why were Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels recalled?

The snacks may form a dense, sticky mass during chewing that can obstruct a toddler’s airway. FDA has reported complete airway obstructions involving Tractor Wheels products.

Which Apple Tractor Wheels packages are recalled?

All lots of the five-count and ten-count Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach cartons are affected. Recalled variety packs and online sampler packages containing Tractor Wheels are also included.

Have injuries been reported from Tractor Wheels?

Once Upon a Farm initially reported three choking complaints and stated that no injuries had been reported. FDA separately described serious airway-obstruction incidents, including some requiring emergency intervention and hospital observation.

Where were the recalled products sold?

The snacks were distributed nationwide and in Puerto Rico through retail and online channels. FDA identified Costco, Target, and Walmart among the retailers involved.

Can I file an Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit?

A parent or guardian may have a potential claim if a child suffered an injury involving the recalled product and evidence supports liability. Eligibility depends on medical evidence, causation, damages, applicable law, and filing deadlines.

Is there a Tractor Wheels class action or settlement?

The FDA recall does not establish that a nationwide class action or settlement exists. Any specific litigation status should be verified through current court records.

References

1. https://www.fda.gov/food/alerts-advisories-safety-information/fda-advises-consumers-not-buy-or-serve-once-upon-farm-tractor-wheels-organic-toddler-soft-baked-bars
2. https://www.fda.gov/safety/recalls-market-withdrawals-safety-alerts/once-upon-farm-recalls-all-lots-and-varieties-tractor-wheels-organic-toddler-soft-baked-bars-due
3. https://corporate.publix.com/newsroom/recalls/once-upon-a-farm-tractor-wheels
4. https://ir.onceuponafarmorganics.com/news-events/press-releases/detail/119/once-upon-a-farm-announces-recall-and-reformulation-of-tractor-wheels-due-to-potential-choking-hazard