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Urgent Statement from Walmart and Kroger: Shocking, It Affects All of the US and Is from Nestlé!

Food Alert in the United States: Nestlé Pulls Contaminated Products from Shelves Nationwide

Nestlé has announced a massive recall of frozen products in the United States, sold between September 2024 and March of this year. This affects several major supermarket chains, including Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, Giant, and others. The recall includes various batches of frozen meals due to contamination with foreign material.

Frozen Nestlé Products Recalled at Walmart, Kroger, and Other Supermarkets

The most affected brands are Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's. Health authorities warn about the risk of ingesting these contaminated products, which could pose safety issues for consumers. Nestlé has initiated the recall of these products after several customer reports of finding something foreign in the frozen meals: consumers should check their freezers.

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Nestlé Urgently Communicates That Consumers Should Dispose of Some of Their Frozen Products | Nestlé España

Which Products Are Affected and How to Identify Them?

The recalled products include ravioli, stir fry, and lasagnas. Here are the details of the affected batches:

Lean Cuisine Butternut Squash Ravioli: Batches 4261595912; 4283595912; 4356595912; 5018595912; 5038595912. Expiration dates: OCT2025; NOV2025; JAN2026; FEB2026; MAR2026.

Lean Cuisine Spinach Artichoke Ravioli: 4261595912; 4283595912; 4356595912; 5018595912; 5038595912. Expiration dates: OCT2025; NOV2025; JAN2026; FEB2026; MAR2026.

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Kroger, Affected by Nestlé's Spoiled Products, Which It Distributes | The Kroger Co.

Lean Cuisine Lemon Garlic Shrimp Stir Fry: Batch 4214595511. Expiration date: SEPT2025.

Stouffer's Party Size Chicken Lasagna: Batches 4262595915; 4351595915; 5051595915; 5052595915. Expiration dates: OCT2025; JAN2026; MAR2026.

If you have any of these products in your freezer, it is essential to dispose of them or return them to where you purchased them for a refund. Health issues related to the contamination could be severe, and experts recommend taking immediate precautions.

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Walmart Warns Customers About the Food Alert Issued by Nestlé | en.e-noticies.cat, Grok

What to Do If You Have These Products in Your Home?

Nestlé has urged customers to check their freezers to identify if they have products from the affected brands. If you find any of the mentioned batches, the safest course of action is to dispose of them or take them to the store for a refund. If you experience any symptoms or injury after consuming any of these products, it is recommended to consult a doctor as soon as possible and request a report.

The recall affects products sold in chains like Giant, Walmart, Kroger, Walgreens, and others, so the impact involves the entire country. Although no further details have been provided about the exact nature of the contaminant, the measure aims to prevent any health risks to consumers.

The Impact for Nestlé and Supermarkets

The recall could have a significant impact on Nestlé's sales and on the image of the affected brands. Although the company has acted quickly to recall the contaminated products, such incidents can affect consumer trust. The involved chains, like Walmart, Kroger, and others, will also have to manage the refund process for customers.

They will also need to ensure that their shelves are completely free of the compromised products. Consumer health is the priority, and the recall of these products is crucial to meet food safety standards. Such food contamination alerts can result in multimillion-dollar fines for the producing companies.

➡️ Consumer Affairs

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