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9 hours ago
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Tomatoes Recalled After FDA Warns of Severe Health Riskt
Before you throw some tomatoes on your sandwich this week, think again. On June 1, The New York Times announced that the FDA escalated a tomato recall to a high warning due to a threat of severe illness and even death. The outlet added that the hazardous bacteria found on select tomatoes in three southern states "can survive for weeks in dry environments and months in wet ones." The infected tomatoes were distributed between April 23 and 28 in Georgia, North Carolina, and South Carolina by the H&C Farms Label. At this time, the source of contamination is unknown. The NYT writes, "Exposure to salmonella, a bacteria, can be deadly, especially in adults over 65, children under 5 and people with compromised immune systems, who have the highest risk of severe illness." Salmonella contamination causes symptoms that range from diarrhea, abdominal cramps, and fever within 8 to 72 hours after exposure, per Mayo Clinic. This update comes amid a wave of other product recalls. On May 29, Newsweek reported that a food company in Georgia has issued a voluntary recall on "hundreds of thousands of pounds of canned beef stew products due to potential foreign material contamination." In total, 256,185 pounds of Dinty Moore Beef Stew were recalled. Per the outlet, the recall included 20-oz cans of the product marked with a "best by" date of February 2028. "The problem was identified after Hormel Foods Corporation notified the FSIS of three consumer complaints reporting pieces of wood in the beef stew." In a statement, Hormel Foods Corporation told Newsweek that "no other Dinty Moore products are affected, and no illnesses or injuries have been reported in association with this recall."Tomatoes Recalled After FDA Warns of Severe Health Riskt first appeared on Men's Journal on Jun 1, 2025
Hindustan Times
2 days ago
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Hormel Foods issues urgent recall of Dinty Moore beef stew: Here's what you need to know
More than 100 tons of beef stew are being urgently recalled across the U.S. after fragments of wood were found in the product. Hormel Foods, the Minnesota-based company behind popular brands like Spam and Old Smokehouse, is pulling cans of its Dinty Moore beef stew from shelves as a precaution to protect consumers. Also Read: When will Taylor Swift release Rep TV? Singer makes shocking announcement The FDA warned that the recalled beef stew contained 'hard or sharp foreign objects in food may cause traumatic injury including laceration and perforation of tissues of the mouth, tongue, throat, stomach and intestine as well as damage to the teeth and gums,' as reported by Daily Mail. The Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) advised that the contaminated food should not be consumed. While the small pieces can be passed through the gastrointestinal tract, larger and irregular fragments could cause harm and lead to serious health problems. These health concerns could include choking, throat lacerations, ulceration, holes in the digestive tract, or even death. Anyone in possession of these cans should either throw them away or return them to the store where they were bought. It is yet to be determined how big the wood fragments are in the product. Also Read: The Cheesecake Factory eyes expansion with new locations: Find out when and where The decision to pull back the product from the market came after three complaints emerged against the food giant. The nationwide recall affects specific cans of Dinty Moore Beef Stew marked with a "Best By" date of February 2028 and the lot code T02045, which may also include an extra digit at the end. Consumers can identify the affected products by checking for the establishment number "EST 199G" printed on the label. These recalled cans were distributed to retail stores across the United States. The customers are urged to check their pantries and avoid consuming the product due to the risk of contamination with wood fragments.
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2 days ago
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Hormel Foods Recalls 256,000 Pounds Of Dinty Moore Beef Stew
Hormel Foods is recalling 256,000 pounds of canned Dinty Moore Beef Stew that could be contaminated with foreign objects—namely, wood. The contaminated beef stew was produced on February 4 and affects 20-ounce metal cans that were shipped to retailers nationwide. Cans are labeled with 'BEST BY FEB 2028.' Before you open a can of Dinty Moore stew and bite into those meaty chunks, you'd better check the label. Georgia-based Hormel Foods is recalling 256,000 pounds of canned Dinty Moore Beef Stew that could be contaminated with foreign objects—namely, wood. Three people have complained so far about finding pieces of wood in their beef stew, according to the USDA Food Safety and Inspection Service. The FSIS says the contaminated beef stew was produced on February 4 and affects 20-ounce metal cans that were shipped to retailers nationwide. While recalled products are pulled from store shelves, you could already have a can sitting in your pantry. To know if your cans of Dinty Moore are included in the recall, check the labels for the following: Cans are labeled with 'BEST BY FEB 2028.' The label will include the lot code 'T02045' (the lot code may have an additional number at the end). Also, check for establishment number 'EST 199G.' If you have a recalled can in your pantry, throw it out or return it to the store where you bought it. Fortunately, there haven't been any confirmed injuries from the contaminated beef stew. If you are concerned about an injury, contact your healthcare provider. You can contact the FSIS with any questions about food safety by calling 888-674-6854 or emailing MPHotline@ Complaints can be reported anytime at Read the original article on Southern Living
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3 days ago
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Hormel Foods says consumers are ‘strained' as they trade down or hunt for value, but maintains outlook for the year
maintained its full-year 2025 net sales guidance at $12.2 billion despite economic uncertainty and tariff-related pressures, noting that consumers are feeling strained and adjusting their spending habits for maximum value. While tariffs have not significantly impacted Hormel yet, the company narrowed its growth and earnings forecasts slightly and emphasized strength in value-oriented and premium product lines like Applegate. In its second earnings call of the year, Hormel Foods held its guidance steady despite a shifting macroeconomic outlook. Hormel, known for kitchen staples such as Applegate, Skippy, and SPAM, narrowed its expectations during its earnings call Thursday but maintained its top-line expectation of $12.2 billion in net sales for the FY 2025. The extensive offerings and categories Hormel operates in enables the Austin, Minn.-based brand unique insight into the spending habits and sentiments of consumers. To this effect, executives noted shoppers are 'strained' amid a 'choppy environment.' Much of this uncertainty stems back to President Donald Trump's tariff regime, which has upended everything from Wall Street's outlook to inflation expectations. With consumers potentially bracing for higher prices as a result of the foreign policy, Hormel said some are trading down on their shops while others are focusing on maximum value. Consumers and analysts alike have whiplash from the news out of Washington D.C.: In the past few weeks alone, Trump's team has reduced sky-high tariffs on China for 90-days, then accused Beijing of breaking the agreement, threatening 50% tariffs on the EU which were then delayed, and successfully appealed a court decision which banned the administration from introducing any of its 'Liberation Day' measures. 'I would describe the consumer sentiment as not great, meaning they're feeling the cumulative effects of inflation and at the same time feeling uncertainty in the macro environment,' John Ghingo, executive vice president of Hormel's retail division, told analysts on the call. 'I would describe that as a strained consumer sentiment. And what's interesting is you do see some trading down from consumers to lower prices.' He continued: 'Some of our categories actually play very well for affordability, but if we pull back even from that and say, 'where is the growth coming from?' … we can see some very different pockets of strong growth because consumers are still looking for solutions. 'They're still looking for what they would classify… as value. And so within our own portfolio, we see strong growth still in the premium … with our Applegate brand.' Ghingo added that because consumers are stretched, they want to get maximum value and flexibility out of products—which is where protein products from Applegate and turkey specialists Jennie-O are flourishing. Of course, businesses aren't only impacted by tariffs because of the effect on customers, but also on their supply chain and relative costs. Most businesses say they are going to pass costs onto consumers, as the Federal Reserve noted in its May meeting: 'Many participants remarked that reports from their business contacts or surveys indicated that firms generally were planning to either partially or fully pass on tariff-related cost increases to consumers. 'Several participants noted that firms not directly subject to tariffs might take the opportunity to increase their prices if other prices rise.' Some brands, like Walmart, have already warned they may have to increase their prices—earning the ire of the Oval Office. Hormel, a Fortune 500 company, noted its portfolio has not been impacted by tariffs 'to date' (though let's not forget, the sharpest end of tariff threats are yet to come to fruition), with Jacinth Smiley, executive vice president and CFO at Hormel adding: 'Although our business has not been materially impacted by the tariff landscape to date, based on what we know today, we have assumed a range of $0.01 to $0.02 of tariff impacts in the back half of the year in our outlook.' With that in mind, the brand narrowed its organic net sales growth outlook to a range of 2% to 3% and likewise narrowed its adjusted diluted net earnings per share expectations to $1.58 to $1.68. That being said, Smiley added: 'We remain confident in our outlook for bottom-line growth for each segment in the second half of the year and remain committed to delivering long-term value through strategic execution.' Overall, Hormel reported Q2 2025 net sales of $2.9 billion with organic net sales up 1%. In the retail category, net sales were flat with volumes down 7% year-over-year, with segment profits climbing 4%. In the foodservice category, organic volumes were down 1%, and the segment profit was down 4%, though volumes increased 4%. In the international segment, volumes were up 9%, net sales up 7%, though segment profit fell 21%. Hormel's share price is up 3.8% over the past five days, down approximately 3% for the year to date. This story was originally featured on
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3 days ago
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Hormel recalls canned beef stew over safety concerns
Hormel Foods is recalling more than 256,000 pounds of its Dinty Moore Beef Stew amid reports that wood fragments were found in some cans, according to U.S. health officials. The U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) issued the nationwide recall May 28. The recalled product is sold in 20-ounce metal cans labeled "Dinty Moore Beef Stew." Affected cans have the following details printed on them: Best by date: FEB 2028 Lot code: T02045 Establishment number: EST 199G The products were shipped to stores across the nation. "The problem was discovered after the establishment notified FSIS that they had received three consumer complaints reporting pieces of wood in the beef stew product," the FSIS notice read. So far, no injuries or illnesses have been reported. "Anyone concerned about an injury should contact a health care provider," the FSIS advised in the recall notice. Consumers who have the recalled beef stew should either throw it away or return it to the store where it was purchased. This isn't the first time in 2025 that wood pieces have been found in food products. Earlier this year, Nestlé recalled some Lean Cuisine and Stouffer's frozen meals after similar materials were discovered. More information Read the full recall notice from the U.S. Department of Agriculture. Copyright © 2025 HealthDay. All rights reserved.
