Recall Alert: Stouffer's Lasagna, Lean Cuisine Frozen Meals May Contain Wood

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Stouffer's and Lean Cuisine Recall

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Stouffer's and Lean Cuisine Recall
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Do Not Consume

Frozen meals are convenient for a quick lunch or dinner. But it’s time to check your freezer because a number of popular meals were just recalled by their manufacturer Nestle USA. 


Here’s everything you need to know about the latest recall.

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Why Are the Frozen Meals Being Recalled?

The frozen meals are being recalled “due to the potential presence of wood-like material,” according to a recall announcement from the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. Nestle USA and the FDA are investigating the source of the wood-like material after a number of consumers contacted the company to report an issue. One incident of choking has been reported.  

Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli
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What Products are Being Recalled?

There are four frozen meals being recalled, all of which were produced between August 2024 and March 2025. The four frozen meals are: 

  • Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasanga, 96-ounce 
  • Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli 
  • Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli 
  • Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry 
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Where Were the Recalled Meals Sold?

The recalled frozen meals were sold nationwide at many grocery stores. Both Stouffer’s and Lean Cuisine are popular brands, so it’s likely that some of the grocery stores you shop at sold the recalled meals. They were distributed to grocery stores between September 2024 and March 2025.  

Lean Cuisine batch number Nestle recall
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How Do I Tell if My Frozen Meal is Recalled?

If you have any of the four frozen Stouffer’s or Lean Cuisine meals, you can check the batch code and “Best Before” date on the box to see if it’s included in the recall. Here are the batch numbers and dates for each frozen meal that is recalled. 


Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli 

  • 4261595912 and OCT2025 
  • 4283595912 and NOV2025 
  • 4356595912 and JAN2026 
  • 5018595912 and FEB2026 
  • 5038595912 and MAR2026 

Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli 

  • 4311595912 and DEC2025 
  • 5002595912 and FEB2026 
  • 5037595912 and MAR2026 
  • 5064595912 and APR2026 

Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry 

  • 4214595511 and SEPT2025 

Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna 

  • 4262595915 and OCT2025 
  • 4351595915 and JAN2026 
  • 5051595915 and MAR2026 
  • 5052595915 and MAR2026
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What Should I Do if I Have a Recalled Meal?

If you have any of the recalled Stouffer’s or Lean Cuisine frozen meals, the FDA advises you to not prepare or eat them. You can return the item to the place you purchase it for a replacement or full refund. Consumers with questions can contact Nestle USA at (800) 681-1676 Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. EST, or visit the Nestle recall website for more information.