McCain Foods USA

Recall #F-0254-2019 · Initiated 2018-10-13

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What happened

McCain Foods USA recalled a frozen corn and black bean blend product because the company released packages for sale after getting warning test results for harmful bacteria (Listeria and Salmonella) without confirming whether the bacteria were actually present.

Who is at risk

Everyone should be concerned, but pregnant women, young children, elderly people, and those with weakened immune systems are at higher risk of serious illness from these bacteria.

What to do

Check your freezer for Jon-Lin NatureSmart Fire-Roasted Corn & Black Bean Blend in 2 lb. containers. If you have this product, do not eat it—throw it away or return it to the store. Contact McCain Foods or the FDA if you have questions about your specific purchase.

Product

Fire-Roasted Corn & Black Bean Blend; Sold in 2 lb. containers. Brand Name: Jon-Lin¿ NatureSmart¿

Reason for recall

During an internal audit at the manufacturing location, it was discovered that finished product had been released on numerous occasions after receiving presumptive positive test results for Listeria monocytogenes and Salmonella; confirmation was not conducted.

Quantity affected

7,871 cases

Distribution

US and Canada, China, Korea and Mexico

Lot / code info

All products shipped on or after January 1, 2016 Batch numbers: 1002015950 1002181334 1002229373 1002270376 1002309965 1002428675 1002530391 1002596743 1002666832 1002755315 1002820782 1001574724 1001611199 1001823843 1001877720 1001938394 1001968884 1001588449 1001732302

Voluntary / mandated

Voluntary: Firm initiated

Initial notification

Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit

Terminated

2019-11-01