- A recall has been initiated based on a customer’s third-party lab results showing contamination of sweet cut corn
- No reports of human illness have been received by the FDA
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A recall is being issued for a brand of frozen mixed vegetables and sweet corn due to potential contamination with listeria monocytogenes, a bacteria that can cause serious health problems, including miscarriages in pregnant women.
Twin City Foods, the company behind the packaging of the products, is voluntarily recalling a limited quantity of 22 frozen vegetable products after a customer’s third-party lab tests detected the presence of the bacteria in sweet corn.
The recall comes after recent cases in Washington where listeria-contaminated ice cream resulted in three deaths.
The affected foods include various sizes of Kroger and Food Lion branded super sweet corn, mixed vegetables carrots, green beans, and green peas. The full list can be found on the FDA’s website.
The affected foods include various sizes of Kroger and Food Lion branded super sweet corn, Kroger and Food Lion branded mixed vegetables, carrots, super sweet corn, green beans and green peas
Although no reports of human illness or complaints associated with the products have been received, the recall was initiated based on the customer’s lab results.
Listeria infection occurs through the consumption of contaminated food. Most people infected with listeria do not develop serious illness, but certain populations, such as pregnant women, can experience severe consequences including miscarriage. The infection can spread beyond the gut and affect the central nervous system, leading to symptoms like confusion, seizures, and even death.
Foods commonly associated with listeria contamination include unpasteurized milk, soft cheeses, and ready-to-eat foods like prepacked sandwiches. Listeria can be found in raw food, soil, and animal droppings.
Individuals at higher risk of listeria infection are pregnant women, adults over 65, and those with weakened immune systems. The infection can be treated with antibiotics.
According to the CDC, around 1,600 Americans contract listeria each year, resulting in
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