Warning: Recall on Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s Frozen Dinners in Montana

Residents of Montana, it’s important to beware of a recent recall affecting several Lean Cuisine and Stouffer’s frozen dinners. The recall is due to the possible presence of a foreign material found in the meals.

Impacted Frozen Meals and Batch Details

Nestlé USA, the manufacturer, is recalling a specific batch of four frozen meals linked to this issue: Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli, Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry, and Stouffer’s Party Size Chicken Lasagna. The concern stems from a reported presence of a “wood-like material” in these dinners.

Safety Concerns and Incident Report

Nestlé USA noted a potential choking incident related to the foreign material found in the recalled frozen meals. The affected dinners were produced between August 2024 and March 2025 and distributed to major retailers in the U.S. from September 2024 to March 2025.

Batch Numbers and Best Before Dates

Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli Batch Numbers:
4261595912 (OCT2025)
4283595912 (NOV2025)
4356595912 (JAN2026)
5018595912 (FEB2026)
5038595912 (MAR2026)

Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli Batch Numbers:
4311595912 (DEC2025)
5002595912 (FEB2026)
5037595912 (MAR2026)
5064595912 (APR2026)

Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry Batch Numbers:
4214595511 (SEPT2025)

Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna Batch Numbers:
4262595915 (OCT2025)
4351595915 (JAN2026)
5051595915 (MAR2026)
5052595915 (MAR2026)

Apologies and Further Actions

Nestlé USA apologizes for any inconvenience caused by this recall and assures consumers of their commitment to product quality, safety, and integrity. The company is actively investigating the source of the issue. It is cooperating with the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and the U.S. Department of Agriculture in managing the recall process.

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Consumer Advisory and Refund

Residents who have purchased any of the recalled frozen dinners must not eat them. Instead, you are advised to return the products to the retailer where they were purchased for a full refund or replacement.