The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1503-2023·Announced 2023-09-20

Twin City Foods Frozen Corn Recalled Nationwide for Listeria Risk

Twin City Foods recalled frozen corn products due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products distributed nationwide and internationally.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: This is a FDA Class II recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen explicitly cited in the severity rubric as warranting a High severity score when no illnesses have been reported. The source text does not mention any reported illnesses, injuries, or deaths.

Plain-English summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is recalling Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Corn products that may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The recall includes bulk totes (1,650 and 1,750 lbs) distributed for further processing, and packaged corn products sold as foodservice items in 32oz and 40oz plastic bags.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States and internationally to Costa Rica, China, and Japan. Bulk tote products were manufactured on August 21, 2022, with Shop Order numbers 21369 and 21373. Packaged corn products include various lot codes, with some items having a use-by date of October 24, 2024.

Consumers and food service facilities should not consume the affected frozen corn products. If you have purchased or received these products, return them to the place of purchase or discard them. Contact a healthcare provider if you have consumed the product and have health concerns.

The recalled product

Product
Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Corn distributed in BULK TOTES (1650lbs and 1750lbs) to consignees for further processing. Bulk tote labels have cooking instructions. Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Corn, foodservice item, packaged in 32oz. plastic bag, 12 bags per
Manufacturer
Twin City Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Frozen Vegetables
Hazard
  • listeria

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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