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.
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possible contamination with foreign matter, specifically pieces of metal
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What happened, in plain English
Hormel is recalling approximately 228,614 pounds of canned pork and chicken products made between February 8-10, 2018, because they may contain metal pieces. This could cause minor oral injuries if consumed, but no serious injuries have been reported. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/1275829-hormel-canned-pork-chicken-products-recall-possible-metal-contamination.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/1275829-hormel-canned-pork-chicken-products-recall-possible-metal-contamination · Updated October 7, 2026 · Official notice: USDA FSIS #041-2018
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“Hormel Canned Pork/Chicken Products Recall: Possible Metal Contamination.” GovInfoNow, updated October 7, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/1275829-hormel-canned-pork-chicken-products-recall-possible-metal-contamination. Based on USDA FSIS recall #041-2018 (https://www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls-alerts/hormel-foods-corporation-recalls-canned-pork-and-chicken-products-due-possible).
Why it’s dangerous
The products may contain metal pieces that could cause minor oral injuries if eaten. This happened after four consumer complaints about metal objects in the canned products. No serious injuries have been reported, but the risk exists.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased Hormel canned pork or chicken products with specific production codes and Best By dates from February 2018 are affected. People using these products in food pantries are at higher risk due to potential contamination.
How to tell if you have this one
Check for 12-oz. metal cans with production codes F020881-F020889 (SPAM Classic) or F02098/F02108 (Black-Label Luncheon Loaf) and a Best By date of February 2021. Products also have establishment number EST. 199N on the can.
- Brand
Hormel- Category
Meat & poultry
What to do — step by step
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Throw away or return the recalled products to the place of purchase.
What USDA FSIS says to do
Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.
Questions people ask
Are there any injuries reported from this recall?
Yes, there have been reports of minor oral injuries, but no serious injuries have been reported.
How can I check if my product is recalled?
Check for 12-oz. metal cans with production codes F020881-F020889 (SPAM Classic) or F02098/F02108 (Black-Label Luncheon Loaf) and a Best By date of February 2021.
Should I throw away the products or return them?
Products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
Contact Hormel
We’ve drafted a message you can send Hormel to request your refund or repair — edit it as you like.
Subject: Recall 041-2018 — Hormel Hormel Hello, I own a Hormel that is covered by recall 041-2018 from Hormel. The official recall notice states: Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. 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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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 #041-2018 (May 26, 2018)
- Plain-language summary written by qwen3:4b on October 7, 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.