Campbell Soup Supply Company is recalling approximately 15,000,000 pounds of "SpaghettiOs with Meatballs" (a canned product) due to possible under-processing.

The following products are subject to recall: 

  • 14.75-ounce cans of "SpaghettiOs" with Meatballs, bearing the identifying product code "U5" on the bottom of the can.
  • 14.75-ounce cans of "SpaghettiOs" A to Z with Meatballs, bearing the identifying product code "4N" on the bottom of the can.
  • 14.75-ounce cans of "SpaghettiOs" Fun Shapes with Meatballs (Cars), bearing the identifying product code "KS" on the bottom of the can.


The products subject to recall bear the establishment number "EST 4K," as well as a "Use By" date between June 2010 and December 2011 ink-jetted on the bottom of each can. These products were manufactured between December 2008 and June 2010 and distributed to retail establishments nationwide.

This FSIS-USDA webpage has pictures of the labels affected by this recall, as well as a link to a website that will contain more information as it becomes available.  http://www.fsis.usda.gov/News_&_Events/Recall_035_2010_Release/index.asp

The problem was discovered through a routine warehouse inspection by the company; no reports of illnesses from consumption of these products have been received by USDA or the company.

This IS considered a Class I recall, with the possibility of a HIGH health risk.  Underprocessing of a canned food with pasta and meat could result in botulism or other illnesses.  Please check your cupboards!