Popular Canned Beef Stew Recalled at Wegmans — Other Stores Likely To Follow

Don’t consume this item.

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Cheyenne Buckingham
Cheyenne Buckingham
Cheyenne Buckingham
Cheyenne Buckingham is the former Senior News Editor for Eat This, Not That! where she covered anything from national food recalls to accessible meal-prepping tips inspired by chefs and registered dietitians. Her work can be found in various outlets, including Well+Good, Condé Nast Traveler, Shape.com, HealthCentral, Nike, Runner’s World, GoodRx, Simply Recipes, and more.
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Updated May 23, 2025
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On May 22, Wegmans informed its customers that it was pulling one of its popular canned goods from shelves nationwide. Specifically, 20 oz cans of Hormel Foods Dinty Moore Beef Stew are being recalled for potential wood contamination. 

Other grocery store giants that sell Dinty Moore Beef Stew, and may also have the affected item, include:

  • Target
  • Kroger
  • Meijer
  • BJ’s Wholesale Club

The item is also sold online at Amazon.com. 

Hormel Foods Dinty Moore Beef Stew

  • Product Name: Hormel Foods Dinty Moore Beef Stew, 20 oz
  • UPC: 000-37600-21583-1
  • Batch Number: Best By Feb. 2028 EST 199G T02045

What to Do With the Recalled Stew

This product is eligible for a refund at the customer service desk in Wegmans stores nationwide. It’s unclear if the other grocery giants listed above have also sold the affected product. If you recently purchased this item from another grocery store chain, hold off on opening it until further notice — you may be able to get a refund.

If you have any more questions about this recall, call Wegmans Food Markets at 1-855-934-3663 daily from 8:00 a.m. to 9:00 p.m. EST.

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