FDA issues product recall on frozen vegetables over listeria contamination, here are the affected products

Over the past few weeks, several items have been recalled over fears of listeria contamination from ice-cream to ready-to-eat goods.

Now, yet another list of products have been recalled for the very same reason.

In a precautionary measure to ensure consumer safety, Twin City Foods, Inc. of Stanwood, Washington, has issued a voluntary recall of specific batches of Not-Ready-To-Eat Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables.

The reason for the recall is the potential contamination of these products with Listeria monocytogenes, a bacterium that can lead to severe health issues, particularly for vulnerable populations.

Here are all the details of the recall you need to know about and a list of the affected products.

Which products have been affected?

The products subject to this recall are various frozen vegetable items distributed by certain retailers across the nation. The list includes:

• FOOD LION Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Corn, Green Beans & Peas, net wt. 16oz UPC: 35826005090 Lot: 50183, BEST BY 18 JAN 2025 PROD OF USA
• FOOD LION Super Sweet Cut Yellow Corn, net wt. 16oz UPC: 35826079855 Lots: 53072, BEST BY 03 NOV 2024 PROD OF USA, 53622 BEST BY 28 DEC 2024 PROD OF USA
• Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas, net wt. 32 oz UPC: 11110865854 Lot: BEST IF USED BY FEB.2024 82352 SIDE ID,TIME)
• Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas, net wt. 12 oz UPC: 11110849625 Lots: 53122 BEST IF USED BY MAY 2024 PROD OF USA, 53412 BEST IF USED BY JUN 2024 PROD OF USA)
• Kroger Super Sweet Corn, net wt. 32 oz UPC: 11110865786 Lots: 53052 BEST IF USED BY MAY 2024 PROD OF USA, 53112 BEST BY MAY 2024 PROD OF USA
• Kroger Super Sweet Corn, net wt. 12 oz UPC: 11110849618 Lots: 52842, 53042 BEST IF USED BY APR 2024 PROD OF USA, 53272 BEST IF USED BY MAY 2024 PROD OF USA, 53542 BEST IF USED BY JUN 2024 PROD OF USA, 50043, 50033 BEST IF USED BY JUL 2024 PROD OF USA
• Signature Select Golden Corn Super Sweet, net wt. 12oz UPC: 21130090655 Lot: BEST IF USED BY 22 FEB 24 S5716 TIME,SIDE ID

No other products have been impacted by this recall.

What are the health risks?

Listeria monocytogenes is a dangerous bacterium that can result in severe infections, especially among individuals with weakened immune systems, pregnant women, young children, and the elderly.

Although healthy individuals might experience temporary symptoms such as fever, headache, nausea, and diarrhea, the consequences for more vulnerable populations can be dire. Listeria infections during pregnancy can lead to miscarriages or stillbirths.

Read more: Listeriosis: Here are the health risks of consuming products recalled due to listeria

Here's what to do if you bought the product

If you have purchased any of the recalled products, it's crucial to take immediate action to safeguard your health.

Refrain from consuming the recalled products, even if they look and smell fine. Listeria contamination might not always be apparent.

Return the affected items to the store where you purchased them. You'll be eligible for a full refund.

FDA clarifies in the recall statement that:

To date, there have been no actual consumer reports of human illness or other complaints associated with this product.

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FDA statement