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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

SPAM Classic Recalled for Potential Under Processing

Agency Publication Date: September 16, 2023
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Summary

Hormel Foods Corp. Services, LLC is issuing a public health alert for 12-oz. cans of SPAM Classic that may not have been adequately processed to reach commercial sterility. This under processing can lead to the growth of spoilage organisms or pathogens, making the product unsafe to eat. The affected cans were produced on August 17, 2023, and were shipped specifically to H.E.B. retail locations in Texas.

Risk

Under-processed canned goods may contain harmful bacteria or spoilage organisms because the product did not reach the temperatures required to ensure safety. While no illnesses have been reported, consuming under-processed meat poses a high risk of foodborne illness.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 12-oz. metal cans of "SPAM Classic" with a "BEST BY AUG 2026" date and lot code A08173 printed on the bottom of the can.
  2. Verify the product has establishment number "EST. 199" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
  3. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact the manufacturer for further instructions.
  4. If you have concerns about an injury or illness after consuming this product, contact your healthcare provider immediately.
  5. Contact Hormel Foods' Consumer Engagement Team at 1-800-523-4635 or via email at cresponse@hormel.com with any questions.
  6. Call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854 for additional food safety questions.

Your Remedy Options

You have 2 options:

πŸ’°Option 1: Full Refund
How to: Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, or contact the manufacturer or supplier for further instructions
πŸ—‘οΈOption 2: Dispose of Product
How to: Throw the product away.

Affected Products

Product: SPAM Classic (12-oz.)
Lot Numbers:
A08173 (Best By AUG 2026)
Establishment #: EST. 199
Date Ranges: Produced August 17, 2023

Shipped to H.E.B. retail locations in Texas only.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: PHA-09162023-01
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hormel Foods Corporation
Sold By: H.E.B.
Manufactured In: United States
Distributed To: Texas
Classification: Public Health Alert
Company Contact: Hormel Foods' Consumer Engagement Team 1-800-523-4635 cresponse@hormel.com , Hormel Foods' Public Relations Group 507-437-5611 media@hormel.com
Agency Last Updated: September 16, 2023

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AI-Enhanced Content: The summary, action steps, and risk assessment on this page were generated by AI from official government recall data to improve readability. This is not legal or medical advice. Always refer to the official agency sources below for authoritative information.

Sources: USDA Notice Β· Raw API Response