The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0808-2021·Announced 2021-08-04

Del Monte Fresh Cut Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn Recall

Del Monte Foods is recalling Del Monte Fresh Cut Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn due to post-process spoilage discovered in some containers during inspection at a distribution center.

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: This is an FDA Class II recall. The source text states spoilage was discovered during inspection with no reported illnesses or injuries, making this a precautionary recall with a low-risk hazard profile that meets the Moderate severity criterion.

Plain-English summary

Del Monte Foods, Inc. is recalling Del Monte Fresh Cut Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn in 15.25 oz. cans due to post-process spoilage. The company discovered that some containers exhibited spoilage during additional inspection and deployment of product at a distribution center.

The recalled product was distributed to the following states: Alabama, Arkansas, Iowa, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Kentucky, Louisiana, Michigan, Minnesota, Missouri, Mississippi, North Dakota, Nebraska, Ohio, Pennsylvania, Tennessee, Wisconsin, and West Virginia. The recall involves 3,209 cases with the following lot numbers and best-if-used-by dates: 1064BD (01 MAR 2024), 1067BD (01 MAR 2024), 1068BD (01 MAR 2024), 1069BD (01 MAR 2024), and 1070BD (01 MAR 2024). Case UPC 10024000163029; Can UPC 024000163022.

Consumers who have purchased the recalled product should not consume it. Consult the product packaging for instructions on returning the product or contact Del Monte Foods for additional information.

The recalled product

Product
Del Monte Fresh Cut Golden Sweet Whole Kernel Corn; 15.25 oz. can (24 x 15.25 oz. cans per case) Case UPC  10024000163029 Can UPC - 024000163022 Distributed by Del Monte Foods, Walnut Creek, CA
Manufacturer
Del Monte Foods, Inc
Hazard
  • post-process-spoilage
  • contamination

Distribution

Distributed in 19 states:

  • AL
  • AR
  • IA
  • IL
  • IN
  • KS
  • KY
  • LA
  • MI
  • MN
  • MO
  • MS
  • ND
  • NE
  • OH
  • PA
  • TN
  • WI
  • WV