The recalled dishes were sold at stores nationwide between September 2024 and March 2025. They’re listed below, along with their 10-digit batch codes and “best before” dates, which are found on the side panel of the product boxes.
Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli
• 4261595912—OCT2025
• 4283595912—NOV2025
• 4356595912—JAN2026
• 5018595912—FEB2026
• 5038595912—MAR2026
Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli
• 4311595912—DEC2025
• 5002595912—FEB2026
• 5037595912—MAR2026
• 5064595912—APR2026
Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry
• 4214595511—SEP2025
Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna
• 4262595915—OCT2025
• 4351595915—JAN2026
• 5051595915—MAR2026
• 5052595915—MAR2026
Nestlé said in a statement, “We are confident that this is an isolated incident and have taken action to address it.” The company did not immediately respond to CR’s questions about how the material could have ended up in the products, but James E. Rogers, PhD, director of food safety and testing at CR, says materials like wood, plastic, and rubber can break off processing equipment during manufacturing and end up in the food. “Foreign objects in foods are a top reason why products are recalled,” he says. “They can cause mouth lacerations, broken teeth, digestive issues, or choking.”
“It’s all too easy to forget about the frozen foods you have in your freezer, so if you buy Lean Cuisine or Stouffer’s products, check to see if you have any of the recalled meals now while it’s top of mind,” Rogers says. If you do, return it to the store where you purchased it for a refund or throw it away.
Consumers with questions can contact Nestlé USA at 800-681-1676, Monday through Friday from 9 a.m. to 6 p.m. ET.
