Hormel Foods Corporation recalls
Every recall we track for Hormel Foods Corporation — 14 in all, from 2015–2025 — plus the complaints and injury reports the public filed about them. 4 are rated “stop using now”.
Recalls per year, by danger level
Recalls from Hormel Foods Corporation peaked in 2017 (6); 12 since 2017. 17% rated “stop using now”.
All FDA and USDA FSIS recall records for Hormel Foods Corporation since 2017, counted by recall date (one bar per calendar year; 2026 is partial). Danger level is GovInfoNow’s plain-language rating; “not yet rated” records are still being written up.
| Year | Stop using now | Use caution | Lower risk | Not yet rated | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2017 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 6 |
| 2018 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2019 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2020 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 |
| 2021 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2022 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2023 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| 2024 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| 2025 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
| 2026 (to date) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Hormel Foods Corporation recalls before 2017
Recalls on record by year.
Most common reasons for Hormel Foods Corporation recalls
What to do if you have a recalled Hormel Foods Corporation product
- Match the lot code, UPC and best-by date on your package to the recall; only those lots are affected.
- Don’t eat it. Return it for a refund or throw it away sealed, and clean surfaces it touched.
- If you feel unwell after eating it, call your doctor and mention the recall.
All Hormel Foods Corporation recalls
8 shown- Stop using nowMeat & poultry
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Hormel recalls over 4.8 million lbs of frozen chicken products due to possible metal contamination. Check your freezer for affected items.
HormelOct 25, 2025 - Stop using nowMeat & poultry
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Beef Stew Product Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Hormel recalls 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew (Dinty Moore) with possible wood contamination. Consumers urged not to consume; discard or return product.
HormelMay 28, 2025 - UnratedFood
Hormel Foods Corporation recalls PLANTERS¿ Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts 8.75 oz. UPC 2900001621. Packaged in a metal corrugate can with plastic lid.
Hormel recalls Planters Deluxe Lightly Salted Mixed Nuts (8.75 oz) due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Consumers should check UPC 2900001621 for affected products.
HormelMay 2, 2024 - Use cautionFood
Hormel Foods Corporation recalls SKIPPY Super Chunk Peanut Butter 16.3oz UPC: 00037600110723 packaged in non-flexible plastic container
Hormel Foods recalls Skippy Super Chunk Peanut Butter due to aflatoxin levels slightly above the actionable limit. Check your jar's UPC and best-by date.
SkippySep 28, 2020 - Use cautionMeat & poultry
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Canned Pork and Chicken Products due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
USDA FSIS recalls Hormel canned pork and chicken products from Feb 2018 due to possible metal contamination. Consumers urged not to consume; products should be thrown away or returned.
HormelMay 26, 2018 - Lower riskFood
Hormel Foods Corporation recalls Great Shake Fortified Nutrition, Soy Formula, Vanilla Artificially Flavored, Packaged in 4 fl oz. (118 mL), and 6 fl
Hormel recalls Great Shake fortified nutrition drinks due to undeclared milk. Consumers should check product dates and stop using if they have the affected items.
HormelFeb 22, 2017 - Stop using nowMeat & poultry
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination
Hormel recalls ~450 lbs of Dinty Moore beef stew due to possible flashlight parts contamination. Do not consume; return or discard.
Dinty MooreFeb 9, 2016 - Stop using nowFood
Hormel Foods Corporation recalls Skippy Creamy 25% Less Fat Reduced Fat Peanut Butter Spread Net Wt. 16.3 OZ (1 lb 0.3 OZ) 462g in plastic jars, UPC:
Hormel Foods recalls Skippy Creamy 25% Less Fat peanut butter due to potential metal shavings. Check your jars for the specific UPC and best-if-used-by date.
SkippyOct 29, 2015
Hormel Foods Corporation recall questions
How many recalls has Hormel Foods Corporation had?
14 recalls from Hormel Foods Corporation are on record with U.S. safety agencies, from 2015–2025 (10 food, 4 meat and poultry).
What is the most recent Hormel Foods Corporation recall?
Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Ready-To-Eat Frozen Chicken Products Due to Possible Foreign Matter Contamination, dated Oct 25, 2025. Every Hormel Foods Corporation recall is listed on this page, newest first.
Why are Hormel Foods Corporation products recalled?
The most common reasons on record: Possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes (2).
What should I do if I have a recalled Hormel Foods Corporation product?
Match the lot code, UPC and best-by date on your package to the recall; only those lots are affected. Don’t eat it. Return it for a refund or throw it away sealed, and clean surfaces it touched. If you feel unwell after eating it, call your doctor and mention the recall.
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