Hormel Foods Corporation Canned Beef Stew Product Recall 2025
Issued May 28, 2025Updated Reviewed by the Recall Watch editorial team
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination — recalled per USDA on 5/28/2025. Reason: Product Contamination.
- Agency
- USDA
- Issued
- May 28, 2025
- Distribution
- 1 states
- Allergens
- eggs
Steps to take for this recall
Stop using it
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What's recalled
WASHINGTON, May 28, 2025 – Hormel Foods Corporation, a Tucker, Ga. establishment, is recalling approximately 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew product that may be contaminated with foreign material, specifically wood, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The canned beef stew item was produced on February 4, 2025. The following product is subject to recall [view labels]: 20-oz. metal cans containing “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” with “BEST BY FEB 2028” and lot code “T02045” printed on the can. The lot code may have an additional number at the end. The product subject to recall bears establishment number “EST 199G” printed on the can. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide. 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. There have been no confirmed reports of injury due to consumption of this product. Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a healthcare provider. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers’ pantries. Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. This product should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls. Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact Hormel Foods Corporation at 800-523-4635 or media@hormel.com. Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to MPHotline@usda.gov. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day at https://foodcomplaint.fsis.usda.gov/eCCF/. Products: - 20-oz. metal cans containing “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” with “BEST BY FEB 2028” and lot code “T02045” printed on the can. The lot code may have an additional number at the end.

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Why it was recalled
Product Contamination
Where was it sold1 state
Nationwide
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Frequently asked questions
Is the Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination recall still active?
This recall has been marked as completed as of October 22, 2026. Check with the manufacturer for current status.
How do I know if my Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination is affected?
All units of Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination matching the description above are affected. Nationwide
What should I do if I have the recalled Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination?
Do not consume or use this product. Return it to the store for a full refund, or dispose of it safely.