Hormel beef stew recalled for possible wood contamination

(KYMA, KECY/CNN) - Time to check your pantry. The Agriculture Department's Food and Safety and Inspection Service has issued a recall.

Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling more than 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew products.

According to the USDA, the 20-ounce metal cans of Dinty Moore beef stew may be contaminated with wood.

The product was produced on February 4, 2025 with a best by February 2028 date.

The items were shipped to retailers nationwide.

There have been at least three complaints of wood pieces in the product. However, no confirmed injuries have been reported.