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Medium RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Hormel Foods Corporation Recalls Beef Products Due To Possible Foreign Matter Contamination

Agency Publication Date: February 9, 2016
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Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 450 pounds of Dinty Moore Hearty Meals No Preservatives Beef Stew sold in 15-oz. cans. These products were shipped to Kroger grocery store locations in Texas and Louisiana and were available for sale after February 1, 2016. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with extraneous materials, specifically parts of a flashlight found in the production area.

Risk

The beef stew may contain foreign matter such as flashlight fragments, which poses a potential choking hazard or risk of injury if consumed. While no injuries have been reported, consumers are warned that the product is unsafe for consumption.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 15-oz. cans of 'Dinty Moore Hearty Meals No Preservatives Beef Stew'.
  2. Look for the Best By date of 'FEB 2019' and the production code 'T01266' printed on the can.
  3. Verify the establishment number 'EST. 199G' inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
  4. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
  5. If you have concerns about a potential injury or illness, contact a healthcare provider.
  6. For additional questions, contact Hormel Consumer Engagement at (877) 446-7635 or the USDA Meat & Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Dinty Moore Hearty Meals No Preservatives Beef Stew (15-oz.)
Item Code:
EST. 199G
UPC Codes:
037600246095
Lot Numbers:
T01266
Date Ranges: Best By Feb 2019

Recall Documents

View product labels, distribution lists, and other details in the attached documents.

016-2016.pdf

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 015-2016
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hormel Foods Corporation
Units Affected: 245 pounds
Distributed To: Louisiana, Texas
Classification: Class II
Agency Last Updated: September 1, 2020

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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 · Raw API Response