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USDA source record Public Health Alert Archived

FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product Due to Possible Under Processing

Recall Date: 2023-09-16 Recalling Firm: Hormel Foods Corporation Record Ref: PHA-09162023-01

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What this record tells you

This USDA record concerns FSIS Issues Public Health Alert for Canned Meat Product Due to Possible Under Processing and names Hormel Foods Corporation as the recalling firm. Use the source fields below to narrow the match, then verify the exact item and current remedy on the issuing-agency page.

  • Firm: Hormel Foods Corporation
  • Classification: Public Health Alert
  • Status: Archived
  • Recall date: 2023-09-16
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Product Description & Identification

12-oz. metal cans containing "SPAM Classic" with "BEST BY AUG 2026" date and lot code A08173 printed on the bottom of the can.

Reason for Recall / Hazard Identified

Processing Defect

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Consumer Action Recorded in the Source

FSIS is issuing this public health alert to ensure that consumers are aware that this product should not be consumed. A recall was not requested because it is believed that the product is no longer available for consumers to purchase. FSIS is concerned that some product may be in consumers' pantries or refrigerators. Consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them.

Distribution & Affected States

Affected states: Texas

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Issuing agency
USDA
Source ID
PHA-09162023-01
Indexed update
2026-07-30 12:05:40 UTC
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