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  • Swanson has 2.0 star rating based on 34 customer reviews. Consumers are mostly dissatisfied.

  • 75% of users would likely recommend Swanson to a friend or colleague.

  • Rating Distribution
  • Pros: Good taste, Bought two cases of cans, Delicious.
    Cons: Stuff found in carton, Mold in carton, Packaging.

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Top Swanson Reviews

Positive Review

"Shipping Charge"

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I have a PayPal account and I thought should not have been charged for shipping. I was 4 cents short of the minimum amount required for the shipping fee but...

Critical Review

"Cheaped Out on Noodles"

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I got a bag of frozen Alfredo chicken, which is supposed to be veggies, chicken, noodles, and sauce. There were exactly 3.5 noodles in this family-size bag;...

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Anonymous
map-marker Toronto, Ontario

Soggy party bottoms on meat pies

I have purchased your beef,chicken and turkey meat pies several times and have tried to cook them, as directed on the package, in the microwave, I have also tried in an air fryer and have transferred them to a foil plate and done them in a conventional oven and the bottom pastry may as well be glue.

With all the technology that is available there has to be a way to have the pastry look and taste like the top pastry. As I have stated before I have tried them on several occasions and have been disappointed every time. I doubt if I will be purchasing them again.

Cynthia Culp

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Anonymous
map-marker Tampa, Florida

Poor packaging

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I purchased a 32 oz box of chicken stock after I opened it a big black blob of Goo fell out of it approximately 3 in by inch and a half of black slime after further inspection of the container it appears that maybe the poor spout area had been damaged or purposely opened I don't know if this black thing grew inside there or if someone purposely shoved it in the box either way really grows maybe consider different packaging

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User's recommendation: Look before you buy

Anonymous
map-marker Lethbridge, Alberta

Cheaped Out on Noodles

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Swanson - Cheaped Out on Noodles

I got a bag of frozen Alfredo chicken, which is supposed to be veggies, chicken, noodles, and sauce. There were exactly 3.5 noodles in this family-size bag; its almost entirely just a bag of frozen carrots.

Wth? In the photo, you will notice all of the noodles in the top left portion of the frying pan.

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User's recommendation: No standards anymore - don’t buy.

Alfred D Ybf

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| map-marker Saint Charles, Illinois

Absolutely the worst hungry man dinner ever. Absolutely disgusting. I ain't Swansan for year's. Been probably 10 or more since and I'll never eat or purchase another product as long I live.

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Swanson - Absolutely the worst hungry man dinner ever. Absolutely disgusting. I ain't...

Fire whoever changed the old recipe. Worst ever.

I threw it right in the trash.

Never again. Horrible.

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Loss:
$11
Cons:
  • Nothing like the original

Preferred solution: Apology

User's recommendation: Avoid absolutely horrible. Took it out of the oven right to the trash

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Brenda D Mlk

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Unidentifiable matter in Beef Broth

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I emptied Swanson Beef Broth from the box while preparing a meal. The box still felt weighty.

I cut it open and this was the result.

I contacted Swanson. They offered coupons.

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Loss:
$50
Pros:
  • Well known name
Cons:
  • Avoid accountability

Preferred solution: Analyze the unidentifiable mass. Alert the public. Paid for the mental anguish caused by this sighting.

User's recommendation: Avoid usage

Nikki G Qyw

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Nasty looking something that may be turkey in the tray

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I have sensory issues with food, which is why I love turkey dinners as no food touches, and it's not over flavored, etc. So it's perfect for me until today.

I cooked one, opened it up to find what must be turkey but looks like it's been chewed and spat out.

There are the normal pieces of turkey but a big clump of whatever that is beside it. I picked it out, set it aside, and took a pic.

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Loss:
$13
Pros:
  • Usually really good
Cons:
  • This time it was not good

Preferred solution: Maybe a couple coupons

Nanci H Han

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1960 FRIED CHICKEN TV DINNER

This is not a legal inquiry; this is a question that I have wanted to know the answer to for 30+ years! Born in the 60s, TV dinners were what we loved!

When Mom asked, 'What kind do you want?' I always said FRIED CHICKEN with the bone in; it was amazing! My question: Why has that not been an option for many decades now?

You took the best one away... Why, please?

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Pros:
  • Good quality
Cons:
  • Took something out of circulation

Preferred solution: An answer!

User's recommendation: Am I the only one who remembers and loved the Swanson FRIED CHICKEN, bone in, TV Dinner? Please join me in getting that one back! If we were 50's-60's kids, then we know what this TV was, and how great it was! It's been replaced with an ordinary breaded chicken (with no bone-in) which you can get anywhere...its nothing special, so let's find out WHY, they took the Best One, out of circulation!

Anonymous
map-marker Grants Pass, Oregon

The worst fried chicken dinner every produced by this brand. It's gotten worse over the years but this was truly inedible.

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Only 2 pieces of dried, chewy crusted chicken. Gummy, pasty potatoes and tasteless corn made this truly terrible.

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User's recommendation: avoid

Jimbob Rme

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| map-marker Hayes, Virginia

Terrible Microwave Dinner Chicken Strips Sauce

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Updated by user Mar 02, 2025

*** product

Original review Feb 12, 2025

You all make the worst sauce I have ever tried: a bitter mess you call BBQ sauce. It's not even good on the potatoes, let alone with the chicken.

Because your product mimics other similar ones, it gets mistakenly bought.

The only reason people buy your product is that it's designed to mimic the Hungry Man microwave dinners. It's a lie.

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Pros:
  • Fricken frozen dinner
Cons:
  • Fricken frozen dinner

Preferred solution: Company to smarten the ***

User's recommendation: Don't buy the Chicken Strips.

Anonymous
map-marker Sherman Oaks, California

Unsubscribe me

Please unsubscribe me. So far you have been unsuccessful.

Swanson Vitamin.

I have tried and tried again to stop getting adds and notifications and to unsubscribe my email address. I am not sure if they are interested in my request or if they don't know how to discontinue my

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User's recommendation: Do not subscribe

Anonymous
map-marker Los Angeles, California

Unsubscribe

I keep trying to unsubscribe., disconnect from your adds , notification ect... Please unsubscribe this email address. Thanks.

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Chaka Arn
map-marker Coquitlam, British Columbia

Consumers should not buy this product

I recently bought the frozen Beef Pie and put it in the freezer until that day that I didn't feel like cooking for one. That was yesterday.

When the pie was ready to eat, I looked forward to a tasty meal.

However, what I found was 2 pieces of beef, a lot of gravy and NO vegetables. You have to do better!

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Tina G Zra

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Verified Reviewer
| map-marker New York, New York

My order didt come yet

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It's ben almost 2 weeks wears my box my order has knot come yet I can't get in touch with these people they don't pick up and they don't answer but they will take your money

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User's recommendation: Make sure you put in your new email if you have one

Anonymous
map-marker Redwood City, California

Shipping Charge

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I have a PayPal account and I thought should not have been charged for shipping. I was 4 cents short of the minimum amount required for the shipping fee but Swanson was gracious enough to consider my request ! We have been using Swanson products for years now and will continue to rely on them to deliver the quality for years to come.

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User's recommendation: Make sure to research total bill .

Baldemar Fvq
map-marker Gainesville, Georgia

Great Company

Excellent customer service and representatives, very informative and helpful with any questions or issues...I would recommend to anyone to use their products and to expect the very best treatment from the entire company

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Aniketh Cvt
map-marker Citrus Springs, Florida

Sale price

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I wasnt getting the sale price when I was going through Paypal and the young lady told me that it would clear for my 20% discount at the end and free shipping. Yay thank you

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Summary

Created in 1948, Swanson Health Products is a company known for its healthy drinks, soups and snacks. The manufacturer has created iconic food brands such as Arnott’s, Campbell’s, and V8 among other recognized names. Thai ginger, Chinese Hot and Sauer, and Mexican Tortilla etc present selection of packaged flavored broths by Swanson. Cooking stock varieties range from beef and chicken to vegetable and seafood foundations suitable for different types of dishes. Apart from nation’s favorite basic products, Swanson website features a great deal of cooking tips and culinary recipes to choose from.

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Swanson is ranked 162 out of 1135 in Vitamins and Supplements category

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