Who makes SPAM?

Hormel Foods made the recalled 12-ounce SPAM Classic at its Fremont, Nebraska establishment, EST.

Owner
HHormel FoodsAutomaker / brand owner
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Made by
HHormel FoodsFor the specified products and period
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Made in
Fremont, NebraskaSee the product and period scope
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SuppliersMap research desk · Source records checked against 3 sources, at least 1 published by Hormel Foods · How we check

SPAM supply chain

OwnerHHormel Foods
BrandSSPAM
Made byHHormel Foods
Made inFremont, Nebraska
Key part supplier: Not named by Hormel Foods Not disclosed

199N. This covers the February 2018 production codes recalled in May 2018, rather than every SPAM variety or present-day production site. [1] [2] [3]

Who actually makes SPAM?

The matched cans carry EST. 199N and a February 2021 best-by date. The SPAM production codes are F020881 through F020889; the companion Black-Label Luncheon Loaf products had different codes and were shipped only to Guam. [1] [2] [3]

What each source proves

2018-05-27

Ddla.mil

DLA ALFOODACT 2018-043: SPAM Classic and EST. 199N

Reproduces the Fremont Hormel recall, establishment number, product codes and production dates.

Company record2018-05-26

Ccontent.govdelivery.com

USDA FSIS: Hormel Fremont canned-product recall bulletin

Identifies Hormel’s Fremont, Nebraska establishment as the recalling producer.

Company record2018-05-28

Hhormelfoods.com

Hormel: SPAM Classic recall identification guide

Identifies the limited 12-ounce Classic population, one production day and EST. 199N label.

Hormel news

SPAM milestones

  1. The affected cans were produced in February 2018. [1]
  2. FSIS issued the Fremont Hormel canned-product recall bulletin. [2]
  3. Hormel published its SPAM Classic identification guide. [3]

Questions people ask

Who owns SPAM?

Hormel Foods is the company behind SPAM Classic and issued the May 2018 recall guidance. Its Austin, Minnesota corporate address is separate from the Fremont manufacturing establishment. [1] [2] [3]

Where is SPAM made?

Fremont, Nebraska: 12-ounce SPAM Classic cans with EST. 199N, February 2021 best-by date and production codes F020881 through F020889. The broader recall covers canned pork and chicken products produced February 8–10, 2018. Hormel’s SPAM-specific notice narrows its Classic portion to one production day and 3,985 cases; those two scopes should be read separately. [1] [2] [3]

Which SPAM products does this cover?

12-ounce SPAM Classic cans with EST. February 2018 production; May 26–28, 2018 recall records. [1] [2] [3]

Sources

  1. [1] DDLA ALFOODACT 2018-043: SPAM Classic and EST. 199N2018-05-27 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-27
  2. [2] CUSDA FSIS: Hormel Fremont canned-product recall bulletin2018-05-26 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-27
  3. [3] HHormel: SPAM Classic recall identification guide2018-05-28 · company · Source record checked 2026-10-27