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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

SPAM Classic and Hormel Black Label Luncheon Loaf Recalled for Metal Pieces

Agency Publication Date: May 26, 2018
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Summary

Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling approximately 228,614 pounds of canned SPAM Classic and Hormel Foods Black Label Luncheon Loaf. The products may be contaminated with pieces of metal, which was discovered after the company received four consumer complaints. The recalled items were produced between February 8 and February 10, 2018, and have been linked to reports of minor oral injuries.

Risk

Small pieces of metal inside the canned meat can cause minor oral injuries or cuts to the mouth and throat if consumed. There have been four reports from consumers finding metal objects in these products, including reports of minor injuries.

What You Should Do

  1. Check the bottom of your 12-oz. cans for establishment number 'EST. 199N' and a 'Best By' date of February 2021.
  2. For SPAM Classic, check for production codes F020881, F020882, F020883, F020884, F020885, F020886, F020887, F020888, or F020889.
  3. For Hormel Foods Black Label Luncheon Loaf, check for production codes F02098 or F02108.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a refund, throw it away, or contact Hormel Foods Consumer Response at (800) 523-4635 for further instructions.
  5. If you are concerned about an injury or illness from consuming these products, contact a healthcare provider immediately.
  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.)
UPC Codes:
037600138727
Lot Numbers:
F020881
F020882
F020883
F020884
F020885
F020886
F020887
F020888
F020889
Establishment #: EST. 199N
Date Ranges: Best By February 2021

Produced February 8 through February 10, 2018. Shipped throughout the United States.

Product: Hormel Foods Black-Label Luncheon Loaf (12-oz.)
UPC Codes:
037600130714
Lot Numbers:
F02098
F02108
Establishment #: EST. 199N
Date Ranges: Best By February 2021

Produced February 8 through February 10, 2018. Shipped to Guam only.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 041-2018
Status: Active
Sold By: Retailers nationwide; Retailers in Guam
Manufactured In: United States
Units Affected: 119,335 pounds
Distributed To: Nationwide
Classification: Class I

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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