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Food & Beverages/Meat & Poultry

Pinnacle Foods, Inc. Recalls Chili Products Due To Misbranding

Agency Publication Date: January 22, 2016
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Summary

Pinnacle Foods, Inc. is recalling approximately 549,539 pounds of 14-oz. cans of Armour Chili No Beans produced in September and November 2015. These products were shipped to retail locations nationwide and are being recalled because they contain Monosodium Glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label. The issue occurred when the company switched to new labels that omitted MSG while continuing to use a seasoning formula that still contained the ingredient.

Risk

The product contains Monosodium Glutamate (MSG), an undeclared ingredient that can cause adverse reactions in individuals with a sensitivity to it. While no confirmed reports of illness have been received, the misbranding poses a health risk to consumers who avoid MSG for medical or dietary reasons.

What You Should Do

  1. Check your pantry for 14-oz. cans of Armour Chili No Beans with establishment number 'EST. 2AD' located inside the USDA mark of inspection.
  2. Verify if the 'Best By' date on the can matches any of the following: SEP-08-18, SEP-10-18, SEP-13-18, SEP-20-18, SEP-21-18, SEP-27-18, SEP-28-18, NOV-10-18, NOV-11-18, NOV-22-18, NOV-23-18, or NOV-24-18.
  3. If you have an affected product, do not consume it; instead, contact the manufacturer for specific instructions regarding disposal or return.
  4. Contact Lynn Reilly Hill, Senior Director of Consumer Relations, at (800) 528-0849 if you have questions about the recall.
  5. For additional food safety questions, call the USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 1-888-674-6854.

Affected Products

Product: Armour Chili No Beans (14-oz. can)
Item Code:
EST. 2AD
Date Ranges: Best By SEP-08-18, Best By SEP-10-18, Best By SEP-13-18, Best By SEP-20-18, Best By SEP-21-18, Best By SEP-27-18, Best By SEP-28-18, Best By NOV-10-18, Best By NOV-11-18, Best By NOV-22-18, Best By NOV-23-18, Best By NOV-24-18

Additional Information

Agency: U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA)
Recall ID: 008-2016
Status: Active
Units Affected: 260,593 pounds
Classification: Class III
Agency Last Updated: May 14, 2021

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