Hormel recalls canned beef stew over safety concerns
The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the nationwide recall May 28.
The recalled product is sold in 20-ounce metal cans labeled "Dinty Moore Beef Stew." Affected cans have the following details printed on them:
Best by date: FEB 2028
Lot code: T02045
Establishment number: EST 199G
The products were shipped to stores across the nation.
"The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that they had received three consumer complaints reporting pieces of wood in the beef stew product," the FSIS notice read.
So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported.
"Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a health care provider," the FSIS advised in the recall notice.
Consumers who have the recalled beef stew should either throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased.
This isn't the first time in 2025 that wood pieces have been found in food products. Earlier this year, Nestlé recalled some Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals after similar materials were discovered.
More information
Read the full recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture.
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