CLASS I Food recall · Reported 26 May 2018 · USDA FSIS
Canned Pork and Chicken Products recalled by Hormel Foods
Hormel Foods is recalling Array. The recall was initiated on 26 May 2018 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.
Recall details
- Recall number
- FSIS-041-2018
- Recalling firm
- Hormel Foods
- Classification
- Class I
- Status
- Completed
- Recall initiated
- 26 May 2018
- Reported
- 26 May 2018
- USDA notice type
- Closed Recall
- Reason category
- Foreign Material
- Product category
- Chicken
Timeline
| 26 May 2018 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 26 May 2018 | Published in enforcement report | +0 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Array. WASHINGTON, May 26, 2018 Hormel Food Corp., a Fremont, NE establishment, is recalling approximately 228,614 pounds of canned pork and chicken products that may be contaminated with foreign matter, specifically pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The canned pork and chicken products were produced on February 8 through February 10, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 12-oz. metal cans containing SPAM Classic with a Best By February 2021 date and production codes: F020881, F020882, F020883, F020884, F020885, F020886, F020887, F020888 and F020889. These products were shipped throughout the United States. 12-oz. metal cans containing Hormel Foods Black-Label Luncheon Loaf with a Best By February 2021 date and production codes F02098 and F02108. These products were shipped to Guam only. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 199N on the bottom of the can. These items were shipped throughout the United States and to Guam. The problem was discovered after the firm received four consumer complaints stating that metal objects were found in the canned products. FSIS was notified on May 25, 2018. There have been reports of minor oral injuries associated with consumption of the products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contac
Foreign material recalls cover pieces of metal, plastic, glass, wood or other objects that got into the product during processing and could cause injury if eaten.
Product as listed by the USDA
Array
Where it was distributed
Array
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Array. WASHINGTON, May 26, 2018 Hormel Food Corp., a Fremont, NE establishment, is recalling approximately 228,614 pounds of canned pork and chicken products that may be contaminated with foreign matter, specifically pieces of metal, the U.S. Department of Agricultures Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today. The canned pork and chicken products were produced on February 8 through February 10, 2018. The following products are subject to recall: [View Labels (PDF only)] 12-oz. metal cans containing SPAM Classic with a Best By February 2021 date and production codes: F020881, F020882, F020883, F020884, F020885, F020886, F020887, F020888 and F020889. These products were shipped throughout the United States. 12-oz. metal cans containing Hormel Foods Black-Label Luncheon Loaf with a Best By February 2021 date and production codes F02098 and F02108. These products were shipped to Guam only. The products subject to recall bear establishment number EST. 199N on the bottom of the can. These items were shipped throughout the United States and to Guam. The problem was discovered after the firm received four consumer complaints stating that metal objects were found in the canned products. FSIS was notified on May 25, 2018. There have been reports of minor oral injuries associated with consumption of the products. FSIS has received no additional reports of injury or illness from consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contac
Where was it sold?
Array
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class I mean?
Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.
Read the official USDA FSIS notice · Source record retrieved 29 Sep 2026. USDA data is public domain. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
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