Overview
- Hormel Foods voluntarily initiated the nationwide recall on May 28 following notification of foreign material in its beef stew product.
- Affected 20-ounce cans bear lot code T02045 and establishment number EST 199G and were shipped to major retailers across 44 states plus Washington D.C.
- Three consumer complaints prompted the action but no injuries or illnesses have been linked to the contaminated cans.
- The USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service has designated the recall as Class I, signaling potential for serious health consequences if consumed.
- Retailers including Walmart and Target are removing the product from shelves and customers are urged to discard or return affected cans for a full refund.