Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit Update: Injuries and Legal Options

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

Parents and caregivers should stop serving the recalled products and check their remaining supplies. Families whose children experienced choking or required medical treatment may wish to preserve purchase records, packaging, and medical documentation for an individualized legal evaluation.

Quick Facts

• Product: Once Upon a Farm Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet 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 may return recalled Tractor Wheels for a full refund or dispose of them as directed by FDA.

Latest Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Recall Developments

November 2026

On November 3, 2026, FDA updated its safety advisory warning consumers not to buy or serve any variety of Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels Organic Toddler Soft-Baked Bars. The agency described reports of complete airway obstruction among toddlers approximately 18 to 30 months old, including incidents requiring emergency assistance and hospital observation [1].

FDA warned that the product may form a dry, sticky mass during chewing that can resist standard choking interventions. The agency instructed consumers to stop serving all recalled Tractor Wheels and return them for a refund or immediately discard them.

On November 2, 2026, FDA published Once Upon a Farm’s voluntary recall announcement identifying affected flavors, package sizes, UPCs, and distribution information. The recall covers all lots and varieties, 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 retailer recall notice identifying Once Upon a Farm Tractor Wheels, including the Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet variety. The notice addressed affected product packages and informed consumers about the recall [3].

On October 30, 2026, Once Upon a Farm announced that it was voluntarily recalling Tractor Wheels and working to reformulate the product. The company stated that three consumer choking complaints prompted the recall and confirmed that its other product lines were not affected [4].

The company’s initial announcement stated that no injuries had been reported to it. FDA separately described serious choking incidents involving complete airway obstruction, emergency intervention, and hospital observation, making the agency’s additional safety findings important to the overall recall assessment.

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

What Is the Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Recall?

The Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels recall involves organic, fruit-flavored soft-baked snack bars marketed for toddlers by Once Upon a Farm. The bars were sold in small cartons and multipacks and were intended as convenient snacks for young children.

On October 30, 2026, the company voluntarily recalled its entire Tractor Wheels product line after receiving complaints involving choking. FDA subsequently published the company’s announcement and issued additional consumer safety guidance concerning reported airway obstructions.

The recall includes Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet, Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach, and Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower varieties. All lots are affected, including products that may remain in household pantries after their stated expiration dates.

What’s the Problem With Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels?

The primary concern is the texture the snack may develop when exposed to saliva during chewing. According to the recall announcement, Tractor Wheels can rapidly absorb moisture and form a dense, dry, sticky mass that may be difficult for toddlers to swallow.

FDA has described reports in which the resulting food mass completely blocked a child’s airway. Some reported obstructions were difficult to remove even when standard choking-response measures were attempted.

The recalled snacks present a physical choking hazard rather than a problem involving bacteria, undeclared allergens, or chemical contamination. FDA identified toddlers approximately 18 to 30 months old among the children involved in reported incidents.

Which Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Are Recalled?

The recall includes Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels sold in five-count and ten-count cartons. FDA identifies the affected products using the following package information:

• Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels, five-count carton, net weight 3.35 ounces (95 grams), UPC 81000351261.
• Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels, ten-count carton, net weight 6.7 ounces (190 grams), UPC 810003512932.

All lot codes are affected. The recall also includes expired products and applicable unexpired Best If Used By dates ranging from October 30, 2026, through August 26, 2027.

Consumers should also check variety packs and online snack samplers that contain the Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet flavor. These larger packages may contain recalled Tractor Wheels even when the outer package identifies several different snack products.

What Other Tractor Wheels Varieties Are Included?

Once Upon a Farm recalled all Tractor Wheels varieties rather than limiting the action to Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet. Additional affected products include:

• Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels, five-count carton, 3.35 ounces, UPC 81000351260.
• Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach Tractor Wheels, ten-count carton, 6.7 ounces, UPC 810003512840.
• Banana, Pumpkin & Cauliflower Tractor Wheels, five-count carton, 3.35 ounces, UPC 81000351262.
• Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet and Apple, Sweet Potato & Spinach variety pack, 20-count, UPC 810003512918.
• Three-flavor Tractor Wheels variety pack, 30-count, UPC 810003512925.

The recall also includes certain Organic Baby & Toddler Snack Sampler packages sold online containing recalled five-count Tractor Wheels cartons. Affected sampler configurations include nine-count, twelve-count, and fifteen-count packages.

Once Upon a Farm stated that its other product lines were not affected by this recall. Consumers should use the FDA’s product identification information to distinguish recalled Tractor Wheels from unrelated snacks.

Where Were the Recalled Tractor Wheels Sold?

Tractor Wheels were distributed nationwide, including Puerto Rico, through retail stores, distribution centers, and online channels. FDA identified Costco, Target, and Walmart among retailers that sold the recalled snacks.

The products may also have been available through Amazon and other third-party sellers. Because distribution was widespread, the recall is not limited to a particular state, retail chain, or purchase method.

Families who purchased multipacks, grocery deliveries, or online snack assortments should check whether their orders contained Tractor Wheels. The recall applies to affected products regardless of where they were purchased.

What Choking Incidents and Injuries Have Been Reported?

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

FDA’s separate consumer advisory describes several reports involving toddlers approximately 18 to 30 months old who experienced complete airway obstruction and could not breathe after consuming Tractor Wheels. Some incidents required emergency response intervention and hospital observation.

These statements reflect different reporting scopes and should not be treated as contradictory injury totals. The company’s initial statement does not negate FDA’s descriptions of serious choking episodes, and the advisory does not establish a specific number of medically confirmed injuries.

Why Is Airway Obstruction Dangerous for Toddlers?

Choking occurs when food or another object interferes with airflow through the airway. A complete obstruction prevents adequate breathing and can rapidly become a life-threatening medical emergency.

Toddlers may be particularly vulnerable because their chewing and swallowing abilities are still developing. Certain textures, especially compact or sticky foods, may be difficult for young children to manage safely.

FDA specifically warned that the mass reportedly formed by Tractor Wheels could resist standard efforts to clear a blocked airway. This concern distinguishes the recall from ordinary food preferences or minor swallowing difficulties.

What Should Parents Do With Recalled Tractor Wheels?

FDA advises consumers not to buy or serve any recalled Tractor Wheels product. Families who still have the snacks should return them to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of them immediately.

Parents and caregivers should check cabinets, snack containers, lunch bags, and stored multipacks for recalled products. Because all lots and varieties are covered, identifying a particular production batch is not necessary to determine whether Tractor Wheels are included.

If a child is choking and appropriate first-aid measures fail to clear the obstruction, FDA advises calling 911. Parents should seek appropriate medical guidance for symptoms or concerns following a choking incident.

How Can Consumers Obtain a Refund?

Once Upon a Farm instructed consumers not to open or consume recalled Tractor Wheels. Purchasers may return the products to their original retailer for a full refund or contact the company’s customer care department.

Once Upon a Farm provided the following contact information:

• 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

Consumers seeking a refund should follow the retailer’s return instructions or contact the manufacturer. The FDA advisory also permits immediate disposal of recalled products rather than returning them.

Could Once Upon a Farm Be Liable for Choking Injuries?

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

A voluntary recall provides important information about a recognized product safety concern, but it does not automatically establish liability in an individual case. A claimant generally must establish the applicable legal elements, including causation and compensable damages.

Potential evidence may include recalled packaging, purchase records, emergency response documentation, medical records, and information explaining how the choking incident occurred. A legal evaluation can determine which facts are relevant under the governing law.

Who May Be Affected by the Recall?

Parents or guardians of children who experienced choking after consuming recalled Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels may have grounds for an individualized legal evaluation. Similar considerations may apply to incidents involving other recalled Tractor Wheels varieties.

Cases involving emergency treatment, hospital observation, respiratory complications, or other documented harm may require a detailed review of medical evidence. The severity and consequences of an incident must be evaluated separately for each child.

Do I Qualify for a Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit?

The following questions may help determine whether a potential injury claim warrants further legal review:

• Did your child consume recalled Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels or another affected Tractor Wheels variety?
• Did your child experience choking, difficulty breathing, or a suspected airway obstruction after consuming the product?
• Did the incident require emergency assistance, medical treatment, or hospital observation?
• Do you have purchase documentation, product packaging, photographs, medical records, or other evidence related to the incident?

Answering yes does not establish eligibility or guarantee compensation. An attorney can evaluate product identification, medical evidence, causation, potential 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 applicable state 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 consideration of special rules governing minors, court approval of settlements, 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 Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels, a product-liability attorney can review the recall, medical records, and circumstances of the incident. A free case review can help determine whether the evidence and applicable law support a potential injury claim.

How Does a Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit Work?

1. Free case review. An attorney evaluates the choking incident, recalled product, medical treatment, purchase records, and available documentation.
2. Investigation. Relevant evidence may be collected, including packaging, recall notices, emergency response records, and medical documentation.
3. Filing. If the evidence and applicable law support a claim, a lawsuit or other appropriate legal demand may be filed against potentially responsible parties.
4. Discovery/negotiation. The parties may exchange evidence, obtain testimony, consult experts, evaluate damages, and discuss settlement.
5. Resolution. The claim may conclude through settlement, dismissal, court ruling, or trial depending on the evidence and procedural history.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit?

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

Why were Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels recalled?

The snacks were recalled because they may form a dense, dry, sticky mass during chewing that can obstruct a toddler’s airway. FDA has reported serious choking incidents, including complete airway obstructions requiring emergency intervention.

Which Tractor Wheels packages are recalled?

All lots and varieties of Tractor Wheels are recalled, including Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet five-count and ten-count cartons. Affected 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 to the company. FDA separately described serious airway-obstruction incidents, including some requiring emergency response and hospital observation.

Where were the recalled snacks sold?

The snacks were distributed throughout the United States and Puerto Rico through physical retailers and online sellers. FDA identified Costco, Target, and Walmart among the retailers involved.

Can I file a Strawberry, Pumpkin & Beet Tractor Wheels Recall Lawsuit?

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

Is there a Tractor Wheels class action or settlement?

The FDA recall and safety advisory do not themselves establish a nationwide class action or settlement. The status of any particular lawsuit 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