The Recall Desk
ModerateUSDA FSIS·093-2015·Announced 2015-06-17

Pinnacle Foods Recalls Swanson Turkey Dinners for Undeclared MSG

Pinnacle Foods is recalling approximately 668,316 pounds of Swanson Stuffing Baked Turkey dinners because the product contains monosodium glutamate (MSG) that is not declared on the label.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as Class III (Marginal) by the agency, and the source explicitly states that no adverse reactions have been reported, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors.

Plain-English summary

Pinnacle Foods Group, LLC is recalling approximately 668,316 pounds of poultry products due to misbranding. The specific product subject to recall is 383 g frozen dinners of Swanson Stuffing Baked Turkey. The issue is that the product contains monosodium glutamate (MSG), which is not declared on the label.

The recalled items were produced on various dates between December 11, 2013, and June 9, 2015. These products bear the establishment number P-138 inside the USDA mark of inspection and were shipped to retail locations in Canada. The problem was discovered during routine in-plant verification activities.

FSIS and the company have received no reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Consumers with questions about the recall can contact the company at (888) 815-6480. Anyone concerned about an injury or illness should contact a healthcare provider.

The recalled product

Product
Recall Notification Report 093-2015 (Poultry Products )

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.