Reported Sep 16, 2023 · Closed
FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product Due to Possible Under Processing
Hormel Foods Corporation
Risk not classifiedThe agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.What you should do
Do not consume the affected product. Throw it away or return it to the place of purchase, and contact the establishment listed in the FSIS notice.
Firm contact: Hormel Foods' Consumer Engagement Team · 1-800-523-4635 · cresponse@hormel.com · Hormel Foods' Public Relations Group · 507-437-5611 · media@hormel.com
Is this the product you have?
- 12-oz. metal cans containing "SPAM Classic" with "BEST BY AUG 2026" date and lot code A08173 printed on the bottom of the can.
- Lot codes and dates
- 12-oz. metal cans containing "SPAM Classic" with "BEST BY AUG 2026" date and lot code A08173 printed on the bottom of the can. ·
- Processing categoryThermally Processed - Commercially Sterile
Where it was sold
Why it was recalled
Processing Defect
The agency has not ranked the risk yet — treat the notice as a caution.
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