Anyone who’s a fan of Spam may be disappointed to learn that about 228,000 pounds of the product has been recalled by the Department of Agriculture after “four consumers complained about finding metal objects in the affordable food.” As if chewing on metal wasn’t enough for the unfortunate consumers who found the objects in their spam, some even reported sustaining “minor oral injuries” as a result.
Anyone who’s a fan of Spam may be disappointed to learn that about 228,000 pounds of the product has been recalled by the Department of Agriculture after “four consumers complained about finding metal objects in the affordable food.” As if chewing on metal wasn’t enough for the unfortunate consumers who found the objects in their spam, some even reported sustaining minor oral injuries as a result.
Produced by Hormel, a Minnesota-based company, the recalled Spam was packaged earlier this year in February at “the company’s plant in Fremont, Nebraska.” According to the recall notice, the affected products are labeled ‘SPAM Classic” and have a ‘Best Buy’ date of February 2021. Unfortunately for consumers, the products may be difficult to track down because they were shipped to retailers nationwide. The production codes on the recalled products include the following:
- F020881
- F020882
- F020883
- F020884
- F020885
- F020886
- F020887
- F020888
- F020889
In addition to the Spam products, “12-ounce metal cans of ‘Hormel Foods Black-Label Luncheon Loaf’ with a ‘Best By’ date of February 2021” are also included in the recall, according to the notice. However, those products were only shipped to Guam.
If you think you may have one of the recalled products, either discard it or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
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Oral injuries lead to recall of Spam and another Hormel product
More than 220,000 pounds of Spam recalled over oral injuries
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