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Critical RiskUSDA
Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Hormel Spiced Ham Recalled for Undeclared Milk Allergen

Agency Publication Date: February 3, 2024
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Summary

Hormel Foods is recalling approximately 945 pounds of ready-to-eat "Hormel Spiced Ham With Natural Juices" because it may contain undeclared milk. Retail deli employees discovered the issue when they noticed cheese inside the spiced ham product while slicing it. No illnesses or allergic reactions have been confirmed to date, but the product was shipped to retail locations in Pennsylvania where it was sliced at deli counters for consumers.

Risk

The product contains milk, which is a known allergen not listed on the label. People who have an allergy or severe sensitivity to milk run the risk of a serious or life-threatening allergic reaction if they consume this product.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your refrigerator or freezer for 5-lb. plastic casings or sliced deli packages of "Hormel Spiced Ham With Natural Juices" with lot code 051424 printed on the packaging.
  2. If you are a retailer or foodservice location, check for boxed cases labeled as "HML SPCD HAM-D SHAPE 9/5LB" with case code 04472 and a PREPARE/FRZ BY date of 05/14/24-07.
  3. Look for establishment number "EST. 199" inside the USDA mark of inspection on the label.
  4. Return the product to the place of purchase for a full refund, throw it away, or contact Hormel Foods Customer Relations at 1-800-523-4635, Monday-Friday, 8 a.m. - 4 p.m. Central Time, or via their website at hormelfoods.com.
  5. 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: Hormel Spiced Ham With Natural Juices (5-lb. casing or various weight sliced packages)
Item Code:
04472
UPC Codes:
037600053716
Lot Numbers:
051424
Establishment #: EST. 199
Date Ranges: Packaged on November 17, 2023, PREPARE/FRZ BY date of 05/14/24-07

The product is packaged in boxed cases labeled as 'HML SPCD HAM-D SHAPE 9/5LB'.

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Recall Documents

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Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 005-2024
Status: Active
Manufacturer: Hormel Foods Corporation
Sold By: Retail delis
Manufactured In: USA
Units Affected: 855 lbs
Distributed To: Pennsylvania
Classification: Class I
Company Contact: Manager of Corporate Communications and Media Relations, Hormel Foods Rick Williamson 1-800-523-4635 Media@Hormel.com
Agency Last Updated: February 3, 2024

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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