Del Monte Foods Recalls Cans Of Fiesta Corn In 25 States, Including Pennsylvania, New Jersey
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PHILADELPHIA (CBS) - Del Monte Foods has recalled 64,242 cases of "Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers" due to under-processing.
Del Monte says the unprocessed foods could "result in contamination by spoilage organisms or pathogens, which could lead to life-threatening illness if consumed."
The affected 15.25-ounce (432g) were distributed in 25 states and 12 international locations.
States include Alaska, Alabama, California, Connecticut, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Kansas, Louisiana, Maryland, Michigan, Mississippi, Missouri, North Carolina, New Jersey, New York, Oklahoma, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, Texas, Vermont, Virginia, Washington and Wisconsin.
International locations include Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, El Salvador, Haiti, Guyana, Uruguay, Aruba, Panama, Saint Lucia, Suriname.
The recalled cans have the following UPC number printed on the label: 24000 02770. The product will also have one of the following "Best if Used By" dates stamped on the bottom of the can:
August 14, 2021
August 15, 2021
August 16, 2021
Sept 3, 2021
Sept 4, 2021
Sept 5, 2021
Sept 6, 2021
Sept 22, 2021
Sept 23, 2021
There have been no reports of illness associated with these products to date and no other production codes or products are affected by this recall.
If consumers have any product with the indicated UPC code and "Best if Used By" dates, they should return it to the place of purchase for a full refund or exchange. You can contact the company by calling the toll-free hotline at 1-800-779-7035, Monday-Friday, 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Eastern Time or by logging onto www.delmontefoods.com.
