Armour Chili Recalled for Undeclared MSG
Pinnacle Foods recalls ~549,539 lbs of Armour Chili No Beans due to undeclared MSG. Check your Best By dates and label.
Use caution until it’s fixed
misbranding
What happened, in plain English
Pinnacle Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 549,539 pounds of Armour Chili products because the labels do not list Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), which is present in the seasoning. The issue arose when new labels were introduced in September 2015 that omitted MSG, while the old seasoning containing it continued to be used. No adverse reactions have been confirmed, but consumers with allergies or sensitivities should check their products. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275529-armour-chili-recalled-for-undeclared-msg.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275529-armour-chili-recalled-for-undeclared-msg · Updated October 11, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #008-2016
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“Armour Chili Recalled for Undeclared MSG.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275529-armour-chili-recalled-for-undeclared-msg. Based on USDA FSIS recall #008-2016 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/pinnacle-foods-inc.-recalls-chili-products-due-misbranding).
Why it’s dangerous
The product contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the ingredient label. This misbranding poses a risk to consumers who need to avoid MSG for health reasons, as they cannot identify its presence by reading the package.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Armour Chili No Beans between September and November 2015 are affected. Individuals with MSG sensitivities or allergies are at the highest risk due to the undeclared allergen.
How to tell if you have this one
Look for 14-oz. cans of Armour Chili No Beans with the establishment number EST. 2AD inside the USDA mark of inspection. Check the Best By date on the can; affected dates include SEP-08-18 through SEP-28-18 and NOV-10-18 through NOV-24-18.
- Brand
Armour- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
Check Your Product
Verify if your can is a 14-oz. Armour Chili No Beans with EST. 2AD and one of the listed Best By dates from September or November 2018.
Contact Consumer Relations
Call Lynn Reilly Hill at (800) 528-0849 if you have questions about the recall or need further assistance.
How this recall unfolded
Recall timeline
FSIS closed this recall in 2017.
- USDA FSIS announced the recall
- FSIS closed the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
Which specific dates are affected?
Affected Best By dates include SEP-08-18, SEP-10-18, SEP-13-18, SEP-20-18, SEP-21-18, SEP-27-18, SEP-28-18, NOV-10-18, NOV-11-18, NOV-22-18, NOV-23-18, and NOV-24-18.
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Where this comes from
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 #008-2016 (January 22, 2016)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3.6:35b-a3b on October 11, 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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