Del Monte Fiesta Corn Recalled for Potential Botulism Risk
Del Monte is recalling Fiesta Corn seasoned with Red & Green Peppers because incorrect thermal processing may allow Clostridium botulinum growth.
What this means for you
Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves a potential risk for Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen associated with severe illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.
Plain-English summary
Del Monte Foods is recalling specific lots of Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn seasoned with Red & Green Peppers. The recall was initiated after a record review revealed that several production runs were processed using an incorrect thermal process. This processing error creates a potential risk for the presence of Clostridium botulinum, the bacterium that causes botulism.
The affected product is the 15.25 oz. (432 g) size with UPC 0 24000 02770. The recall covers 64,242 cases distributed across numerous U.S. states and several foreign countries, including the Bahamas, Barbados, and Peru. Affected products have 'Best if Used By' dates ranging from August 14, 2021, to September 23, 2021.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their pantry for the specific UPC and expiration dates listed above. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and dispose of it or return it to the place of purchase for a refund.
The recalled product
- Product
- Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn seasoned with Red & Green Peppers. NET WT 15.25 oz. (432 g); UPC 0 24000 02770; Ingredient: Vegetables (corn, red and green peppers) water, sea salt. Distributed by Del Monte Foods, Walnut Creek, CA 94598
- Manufacturer
- Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek
- Category
- Food — Canned Vegetables
- Affected units
- 64,242
Is your product affected?
Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.
Lot numbers (10)
- Best if Used By dates: " August 14
- 2021 " August 15
- 2021 " August 16
- 2021 " Sept 3
- 2021 " Sept 4
- 2021 " Sept 5
- 2021 " Sept 6
- 2021 " Sept 22
- 2021 " Sept 23
- 2021
Distribution
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