Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Recall: Louisiana Consumers Could Be At Risk!

LOUISIANA, La. (KPEL News) - It's the Lenten Season and many of us have pledged to eat better. We have so many food options in South Louisiana, from plate lunches to po-boys. While they are delicious and filling, they don't do any favors for our waste lines! Healthier and faster options are usually a best seller this time of year, but make sure your quick meals are safe!

Nestlé USA has announced a voluntary recall of select Lean Cuisine® and STOUFFER’S® frozen meals due to the possible presence of wood-like material in certain products.

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Which Nestlé Frozen Meals Are Recalled?

The recall applies to specific batch codes of the following products, which were produced between August 2024 and March 2025 and distributed nationwide from September 2024 to March 2025:

• Batch Numbers and Corresponding Best Before Dates:
  4261595912 - OCT2025
  4283595912 - NOV2025
  4356595912 - JAN2026
  5018595912 - FEB2026
  5038595912 - MAR2026

• Batch Numbers and Corresponding Best Before Dates:
  4311595912 - DEC2025
  5002595912 - FEB2026
  5037595912 - MAR2026
  5064595912 - APR2026

• Batch Numbers and Corresponding Best Before Dates:
  4214595511 - SEPT2025

• Batch Numbers and Corresponding Best Before Dates:
  4262595915 - OCT2025
  4351595915 - JAN2026
  5051595915 - MAR2026
  5052595915 - MAR2026

No other Lean Cuisine® or STOUFFER’S® products are affected by this recall.

Why Are These Frozen Meals Being Recalled?

Nestlé initiated the recall after receiving customer complaints about wood-like material in certain meals. So far, there has been one reported potential choking incident linked to the affected products.

How to Identify Recalled Products

Consumers can check the side of the packaging for the ten-digit batch code located near the best-before date. If your product matches the recall list, DO NOT CONSUME IT!

What Should You Do If You Have a Recalled Product?

• Nestlé USA advises consumers to:
  • Dispose of affected products immediately
  • Check Nestlé’s official website or the FDA recall page for refund details
  • Contact Nestlé USA’s customer service for further assistance

For More Information

The company emphasizes its commitment to consumer safety and states it is taking corrective actions to prevent future issues. Consumers can visit the Nestlé USA website or check with the FDA for official recall updates.