Frozen corn recall: Kroger, Food Lion, Signature Select vegetables recalled for listeria risk
Shop at Kroger or Food Lion? If you buy frozen veggies often, it may be time to check your fridge.
Twin City Food Inc. is voluntarily recalling some batches of frozen vegetables due to potentially deadly listeria poisoning.
According to a notice posted on the United States Federal Drug Administration website Monday, the Stanwood, Washington company said its "Not-Ready-To Eat" Individually Quick Frozen (IQF) Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables in retail bags may be contaminated with the bacteria.
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What is listeria?
Listeria is an organism which can cause serious or fatal infections in children, the elderly, and others with weakened immune systems, the FDA reported.
Healthy people can also suffer symptoms including fever, headaches, nausea, stiffness, abdominal pain and diarrhea, and the infection can also cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
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Which bags are affected?
The affect brands are: Kroger, Food Lion and Signature Select.
The specific lot numbers and expiration dates of the affected bags of vegetables are listed by the FDA on its website here.
No illnesses reported so far
So far, no illness have been reported in connection to the recall.
People who bought the frozen vegetables are urged to not consume them and to throw them in the trash or return them to the store where they bought them for a refund.
Consumers with questions can call 360-629-5678 during regular business hours.
Natalie Neysa Alund is a senior reporter for USA TODAY. Reach her at [email protected] and follow her on X, the platform formerly known as Twitter @nataliealund.