Twin City Foods Inc., based in Stanwood, WA, has issued a recall for specific batches of frozen vegetables due to the potential presence of Listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause severe infections. The products being recalled include not-ready-to-eat frozen corn and mixed vegetables sold under various brands, namely Kroger, Food Lion, and Signature.
This recall comes after concerns were raised about the possibility of Listeria contamination, which can lead to serious health issues even if the contaminated food doesn’t show any obvious signs of spoilage. The recall is particularly significant because these frozen products have a long shelf life, raising the possibility that consumers might still have them in their homes.
While no confirmed reports of illnesses associated with these products have been received so far, the recall has been initiated as a precautionary measure. The recall notice, supplied to the Food and Drug Administration by Twin City Foods Inc., highlights that one customer’s third-party lab results for the individually quick-frozen (IQF) sweet-cut corn raised concerns about potential Listeria contamination.
The affected products, along with their respective UPC codes, lot numbers, and best-if-used-by dates, are as follows:
– FOOD LION Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Corn, Green Beans & Peas, net wt. 16oz
– FOOD LION Super Sweet Cut Yellow Corn, net wt. 16oz
– Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas, net wt. 32 oz
– Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas, net wt. 12 oz
– Kroger Super Sweet Corn, net wt. 32 oz
– Kroger Super Sweet Corn, net wt. 12 oz
– Signature Select Golden Corn Super Sweet, net wt. 12oz
Consumer Advisory:
Consumers who have purchased any of these products are strongly advised not to consume them. Instead, they should return the products to the store where they were purchased to receive a full refund. In the event that someone has consumed these products and subsequently develops symptoms such as vomiting, nausea, fever, muscle aches, severe headache, or neck stiffness, it is recommended that they seek medical attention. It’s important to inform healthcare providers about the potential exposure to Listeria.
The recall notice also emphasizes that Listeria symptoms might not appear immediately after consumption; it can take up to 70 days for symptoms to develop Certain groups, including pregnant women, the elderly, young children, and individuals with weakened immune systems, are more vulnerable to severe complications from Listeria infections. For pregnant women, Listeria infection can lead to serious issues like premature delivery, infection of the newborn, or stillbirth.
For more information or any queries related to the recall, consumers can contact Twin City Foods Inc. at 360-629-5678.