FDA Issues Urgent Recall for Canned Beef Stew Contaminated With Wood Fragments The recalled product was distributed to retail locations nationwide. Close Credit: Cavan Images / Getty Images Key Points Over 250,000 pounds of canned beef stew were recalled due to wood contamination.The product was produced on February 4, 2025, and distributed to retail locations nationwide.Consumers are urged to discard the cucumbers or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. If you recently purchased canned beef stew to stock your pantry, check the label. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration (FDA) has announced a recall of 256,185 pounds of canned beef stew due to wood contamination. The recall was initiated on May 28, 2025, by Hormel Foods Corporation, based in Tucker, Georgia. The product was produced on February 4, 2025, and distributed to retail locations nationwide. According to the FDA, the establishment notified the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) of the contamination after receiving three consumer complaints reporting that they had found pieces of wood in the canned beef stew. The recalled product information is below, with the establishment number "EST 199G" printed on the label: 20-oz. metal cans containing “Dinty Moore BEEF STEW” with “BEST BY FEB 2028” and lot code “T02045” printed on the can. The lot code may have an additional number at the end. According to the FDA, there have been no confirmed reports of injury resulting from the consumption of this product, but the FSIS is concerned that some of the product may still be in consumers' pantries. Consumers who have purchased the recalled product are urged to dispose of it immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions or concerns can contact Hormel Foods Corporation by calling 800-523-4635. Don't Miss How to Make Beef Stew Easy Beef Stew with Noodles Explore more: News Recall News