This week’s update highlights three significant recalls, involving popular frozen meals, canned beans, and bottled sparkling mineral water. It’s crucial to check your freezer and pantry and remove these products immediately. Here are the details you need to know.
Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Frozen Meals Recalled Due to Wood-Like Material
As of March 17, Nestlé USA announced a voluntary recall of specific Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen meals, which may contain a wood-like substance. One person reported choking on this foreign material. These products were distributed across major retailers nationwide from September 2024 to March 2025.
Recalled Products and Details:
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Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli
- Batch Numbers: 4261595912, 4283595912, 4356595912, 5018595912, 5038595912
- Best By Dates: OCT2025 – MAR2026
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Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
- Batch Numbers: 4311595912, 5002595912, 5037595912, 5064595912
- Best By Dates: DEC2025 – APR2026
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Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
- Batch Number: 4214595511
- Best By Date: SEPT2025
- Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna
- Batch Numbers: 4262595915, 4351595915, 5051595915, 5052595915
- Best By Dates: OCT2025 – MAR2026
Nestlé is investigating this matter and states it’s an isolated incident. If you own these items, return them to the store for a full refund. For further inquiries, contact Nestlé USA at 1-800-681-1676, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m.-6 p.m EST.
Nearly 200,000 Cans of Green Beans Recalled for Possible Contamination
Del Monte Foods initiated a voluntary recall on February 12 for more than 197,000 cans of cut green beans because they might be tainted with an unidentified foreign object. The FDA reclassified this event as Class II on March 13, suggesting a low risk of serious health issues but potential risks remain.
Recalled Product Details:
- Product: Canned Good & Gather Cut Green Beans, 14.5 ounces
- UPC Code: 0 85239-11628 9
- Lot Number: 7AA 418507
- Best-by Date: October 28, 2026
- Number of Products: 197,808 cans
- Distribution: Across 21 states including Texas, Wisconsin, and New York
Although there are no instructions on refunds, the FDA generally advises disposing of the item or returning it for a refund.
Sparkling Water Pulled From Trader Joe’s Due to Hazardous Packaging
On March 12, Trader Joe’s recalled certain Gerolsteiner Sparkling Natural Mineral Water bottles due to possible cracked or damaged bottles, posing a risk of glass contamination. Around 61,500 bottles are affected by this recall.
Product Details:
- Gerolsteiner 750ml Sparkling Water Bottles
- Lot Codes: 2024/28/11 24 2027/19/12, 2024/271/11 24 2027/18/12
- Dates Sold: 12/27/24 to 01/28/25
- Distribution: 11 states, including Texas and South Carolina
Though no injuries have been reported, customers are advised to return the bottles to any Trader Joe’s store for a full refund. Proof of purchase is not required.
