The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1506-2023·Announced 2023-09-20

Mixed Vegetables Recalled for Potential Listeria monocytogenes Contamination

Twin City Foods is recalling mixed vegetable products sold under TopValu, Food Lion, and Kroger brands due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Products were distributed in the US 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 an FDA Class II recall involving Listeria monocytogenes, a high-risk pathogen. Per the severity rubric, high-risk pathogens without reported illnesses are classified as High.

Plain-English summary

Twin City Foods, Inc. is recalling mixed vegetable products sold under multiple retail brands, including TopValu (500g bags), Food Lion (16oz bags), and Kroger (12oz and 32oz bags). These products contain carrots, corn, green beans, and peas.

The recall was initiated due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterial pathogen that can cause serious illness.

The affected products were distributed nationwide in the United States as well as in Costa Rica, China, and Japan. The FDA recall number is F-1506-2023.

Consumers who have purchased these products should not consume them. Products should be discarded or returned to the point of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Mixed Vegetables BEST PRICE TOPVALU, net per bag 500g. Label is in foreign language. 4549414484120 Food Lion Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Corn, Green Beans & Peas. Product of USA, net wt. per bag 16oz, 12 bags per case. Distributed by Food Lion, LLC Salisbury, NC. UPC 35826005090
Manufacturer
Twin City Foods, Inc.
Category
Food — Vegetables / Frozen
Hazard
  • listeria-monocytogenes

Distribution

Distributed nationwide across the United States.

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