Hormel recalls 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew over wood fragments

Hormel Foods Corporation is recalling over 256,000 pounds of canned beef stew nationwide due to potential contamination with wood fragments, according to federal health officials.

In a recall notice posted Wednesday, the U.S. Department of Agriculture's Food Safety and Inspection Service said the 20-oz. metal cans containing "Dinty Moore Beef Stew" were shipped to retail locations nationwide.

The recalled products have a "FEB 2028" best by date, lot code "T02045" and establishment number "EST 199G" printed on the can.