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.
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possible contamination with foreign material, specifically wood
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What happened, in plain English
Hormel is recalling canned beef stew products that may contain wood fragments. This contamination could cause injury if ingested, but no injuries have been reported. Consumers should stop using the product immediately. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274888-hormel-canned-beef-stew-recall-possible-wood-contamination-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274888-hormel-canned-beef-stew-recall-possible-wood-contamination-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #018-2025
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“Hormel Canned Beef Stew Recall: Possible Wood Contamination Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274888-hormel-canned-beef-stew-recall-possible-wood-contamination-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #018-2025 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hormel-foods-corporation-recalls-canned-beef-stew-product-due-possible-foreign).
Why it’s dangerous
Wood fragments can be ingested during consumption, potentially causing choking, lacerations, or internal injuries. The hazard was discovered after three consumer complaints reported wood pieces in the product.
Who’s affected
Anyone who purchased the recalled canned beef stew (Dinty Moore) with 'BEST BY FEB 2028' and lot code starting with 'T02045' from retail stores. People storing food in pantries are at highest risk.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for cans labeled 'Dinty Moore BEEF STEW' with 'BEST BY FEB 2028' and lot code starting with 'T02045'. The product was produced on February 4, 2025, and shipped nationwide.
- Brand
Hormel- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Stop Using Product Now
Discard or return the recalled canned beef stew to avoid potential injury from wood fragments.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it.
Questions people ask
Is this product safe to eat?
No, the product may contain wood fragments and should not be consumed.
How can I check if I have the recalled product?
Look for cans labeled 'Dinty Moore BEEF STEW' with 'BEST BY FEB 2028' and lot code starting with 'T02045'.
Have any injuries been reported?
No confirmed injuries have been reported due to consumption of this product.
Contact Hormel
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hormel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 018-2025 — Hormel Hormel Hello, I own a Hormel that is covered by recall 018-2025 from Hormel. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased this product are urged not to consume it. I’m writing to arrange the remedy described in the recall (a refund, repair, or replacement as applicable). Could you please tell me the next steps to resolve this? Thank you.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official USDA FSIS recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: USDA FSIS Recall #018-2025 (May 28, 2025)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 6, 2026, from the official record above. Not reviewed by a person — if it conflicts with the USDA FSIS notice, the notice is correct. Report an error on this page.
- GovInfoNow is an independent service and is not a government agency. We republish official USDA FSIS recall data; we don’t issue, amend or administer recalls.