Hormel Foods Recalls Ready-To-Eat Spiced Deli Ham Products Due to Misbranding and Undeclared Allergen
Hormel Foods recalls ready-to-eat spiced deli ham products due to undeclared milk allergen. Products may contain milk, a known allergen, not listed on labels. Consumers should throw away or return items to retailer.
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What happened, in plain English
Hormel Foods is recalling ready-to-eat spiced deli ham products because they may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the product label. This misbranding poses a risk for people with milk allergies who might unknowingly consume the product. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1274964-hormel-spiced-ham-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-risk.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1274964-hormel-spiced-ham-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-risk · Updated October 6, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #005-2024
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“Hormel Spiced Ham Recall: Undeclared Milk Allergen Risk.” GovInfoNow, updated October 6, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1274964-hormel-spiced-ham-recall-undeclared-milk-allergen-risk. Based on USDA FSIS recall #005-2024 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hormel-foods-recalls-ready-eat-spiced-deli-ham-products-due-misbranding-and).
Why it’s dangerous
The recalled ham products may contain milk, a known allergen, which is not declared on the label. Retail deli employees observed cheese in the ham during slicing, indicating potential cross-contamination with milk. This poses a risk for individuals with milk allergies who might consume the product without knowing.
Who’s affected
People who purchased Hormel spiced deli ham products from retail delis in Pennsylvania. Those with milk allergies are at the highest risk if they consume the product.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for products labeled "Hormel Spiced Ham With Natural Juices" with lot code 051424, packaged in boxed cases labeled "HML SPCD HAM-D SHAPE 9/5LB". These products were shipped to retail locations in Pennsylvania and sliced by deli employees.
- Brand
Hormel- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Throw Away Products
Discard the recalled ham products immediately if you have them.
Return to Retailer
Return the products to the place where you purchased them if you have them.
What USDA FSIS says to do
These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Questions people ask
Are there any confirmed health issues from eating this ham?
No confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products.
How can I check if my ham is part of this recall?
Check for products labeled "Hormel Spiced Ham With Natural Juices" with lot code 051424, packaged in boxed cases labeled "HML SPCD HAM-D SHAPE 9/5LB".
Do I need to throw away the ham if I don't have a milk allergy?
No, only people with milk allergies should avoid consuming the product. Those without allergies can safely eat the ham if they confirm it's not part of the recall.
Contact Hormel
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hormel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 005-2024 — Hormel Hormel Hello, I own a Hormel that is covered by recall 005-2024 from Hormel. The official recall notice states: These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase. 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 #005-2024 (February 3, 2024)
- 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.
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