Conagra Brands Recalls Canned Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Packaging Defect

Processing Defect; Product Contamination

Recall #: 003-2023
Affected scope: 841,149 lbs

Compiled from official public sources by the publisher. · Updated October 2026

ConAgra Brands, Inc. recalled The meat and poultry products were produced between December 12, 2022, and January 13, 20… - a critical-severity action.

Conagra Brands Recalls Canned Meat and Poultry Products Due to Possible Packaging Defect was recalled by ConAgra Brands, Inc. in January 31, 2023. Reason: Processing Defect; Product Contamination. Check the official notice for the remedy. Verify recall #003-2023 with the USDA FSIS before acting.

The recall

ConAgra Brands, Inc. issued this critical-severity USDA FSIS recall-Processing Defect; Product Contamination.

Critical
severity level: Class I
classification: January 31, 2023
reported

Sourced from official USDA FSIS enforcement records. Verify recall #003-2023 with the agency before acting. Full product description, hazard, remedy, and related recalls are below.

Recall Insight

This recall's affected scope, documented in the Recall Profile below, stays within a single-region or limited-distribution footprint. Distribution scope (see Distribution below) directly affects the consumer exposure window and determines whether a recall remains regional or escalates into a nationwide advisory.

Within the same product category the archive holds 6 closely related recalls, 6 from USDA FSIS - clustering in a narrow category often points to a systemic quality-control or supplier issue rather than a one-off defect. Always verify the recall number against the official agency record before acting.

Where this agency-classified recall sits among FDA Class I/II/III notices

Of 88,244 recalls with an agency hazard classification, 19,068 are high severity, 64,652 moderate, and 4,524 low. A further 16,179 CPSC/NHTSA recalls have no agency class and are excluded from this split. This recall is classified high severity.

Counts reflect market size and reporting activity, not inherent danger, we do not rank products by risk from raw recall volume.

Product description

The meat and poultry products were produced between December 12, 2022, and January 13, 2023.

Reason for recall

Processing Defect; Product Contamination

Recall Profile

Structured summary of the USDA FSIS recall record
Attribute	Value
Agency	U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service
Severity class	Critical (Class I)
Status	Closed
Recall number	003-2023
Date reported	January 31, 2023
Date initiated	January 31, 2023
Recalling firm	ConAgra Brands, Inc.
Affected scope	841,149 lbs
Distribution	Nationwide
Official source	USDA FSIS notice →

Profile values are sourced directly from the official USDA FSIS enforcement record. Source: U.S. Department of Agriculture Food Safety and Inspection Service.

What to do with this recall

Match your product against the recall record, then act on the agency remedy.

Check the recall number (003-2023) and product description against the item you own. Search the archive
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This is a Class I (high-risk) recall, stop using the product immediately and follow the disposal or return instructions. What to do next

This page summarizes the official USDA FSIS record for research and awareness; it is not legal, medical, or safety advice. Verify with the issuing agency before acting.

Frequently Asked Questions

What product was recalled? ▼

The meat and poultry products were produced between December 12, 2022, and January 13, 2023.. Recalled by ConAgra Brands, Inc.. Units affected: 841,149 lbs.

Why was this product recalled? ▼

Processing Defect; Product Contamination

Which agency issued this recall? ▼

This recall was issued by the USDA FSIS on January 31, 2023. Severity: Critical. Recall number: 003-2023.

Where was the recalled product distributed? ▼

Distribution: Nationwide.

What are the health risks of consuming a recalled food product? ▼

Recalled food products may contain contaminants, undeclared allergens, or harmful bacteria such as Salmonella, Listeria, or E. coli. Consuming these products can cause foodborne illness ranging from mild gastrointestinal symptoms to serious conditions requiring hospitalization. If you have consumed a recalled food product and experience symptoms, contact your healthcare provider and report to the FDA via MedWatch.

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This recall: USDA FSIS, reported January 31, 2023. Severity classes follow each agency's own taxonomy; related-recall context is computed across the full archive.

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