CLASS II Food recall · Reported 28 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report
Best Valu Cut/Cortado recalled by Cambridge Farms Of Hanover
Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D is recalling Best Valu Cut/Cortado, distributed in Connecticut, Florida, Massachusetts, Maryland, North Carolina, Pennsylvania. The recall was initiated on 18 Aug 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class II.
Check your package
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-2388-2016
- FDA event ID
- 74976
- Recalling firm
- Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D, Lancaster, PA
- Brand
- Best Valu
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- 18 Aug 2016
- FDA classified
- 20 Sep 2016
- Reported
- 28 Sep 2016
- Type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Customers notified by
- Two or more of the following: Email, Fax, Letter, Press Release, Telephone, Visit
- Reason category
- Listeria
- Product category
- Fish
Timeline
| 18 Aug 2016 | Recall initiated by company | |
| 20 Sep 2016 | Classified by FDA | +33 days |
| 28 Sep 2016 | Published in enforcement report | +8 days |
Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.
Reason for recall
Firm was notified by North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture that a sample of Better Valu Cut Corn was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Firm initiated a recall based on the sample results.
Listeria monocytogenes can grow at refrigerator temperatures. Infection is most dangerous for pregnant women, newborns, older adults and people with weakened immune systems. Symptoms can appear up to 70 days after eating contaminated food.
Product as listed by the FDA
Best Valu Cut/Cortado; Yellow Corn; Maiz Amarillo; Net Wt 14 OZ; Code: SSFF/R 10308; Best By: 04/11/18; Product of Canada; Distributed by Federated Group Inc., Arlington Heights, IL ; Laura Lynn Cut Corn; Net Wt 16 oz.; Cut Corn Fresh Frozen For Freshness Best By: 04/11/18, 05/09/18, 06/06/18; Product of Canada; Distributed by Ingle's Markets Inc., Asheville, NC 28816; Laura Lynn Family Economy Cut Corn; New Wt 32 OZ.; Best By: 05/10/18; Product of Canada; Distributed by Ingle's Markets Inc., Asheville, NC 28816; Key Food Premium Fresh Frozen Vegetables Cut Corn; Keep Frozen; Net Wt 16 OZ.; Best By: 04/11/18, 05/02/18, Product of Canada; Distributed by Key Food Stores, Staten Island, NY 10314;
Where it was distributed
CT, FL, MA, MD, NC, PA
ConnecticutFloridaMassachusettsMarylandNorth CarolinaPennsylvania
Questions about this recall
Why was it recalled?
Firm was notified by North Carolina Dept. of Agriculture that a sample of Better Valu Cut Corn was found positive for Listeria monocytogenes. Firm initiated a recall based on the sample results.
Which lots are affected?
7980124561 Better Value Cut Corn; 8685401734 Laura Lynn Cut Corn; 7329607091 Key Foods Cut Corn; 732960169895 Key Foods Cut Corn; 8685401717 Laura Lynn Cut Corn Best By date range: 04/11/18 thru 06/06/18.
Where was it sold?
CT, FL, MA, MD, NC, PA
What should I do if I have it?
Do not eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away. If you have symptoms after eating it, contact a doctor.
What does Class II mean?
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health problems, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
Read the official FDA notice · Source record retrieved 26 Sep 2026. The FDA describes openFDA data as unvalidated; the official notice takes precedence. This page reports the record and gives no medical advice.
Other products in this recall event
5 other products · FDA event 74976| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CLASS II | Laura Lynn Vegetable Gumbo Mix recalled by Cambridge Farms Of HanoverLaura Lynn | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | The Perfect Bite Co Hawaiian Style Rice & Vegetable Blend recalled | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Key Foods Soup Mix Vegetables recalled by Cambridge Farms Of Hanover | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Better Value Mix Vegetables, Federated Group recalledBetter | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states | |
| CLASS II | Giant Eagle Sweet & Savory Island Quinoa, Giant Eagle recalledGiant Eagle | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states |
More recalls from Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D
All 6| Reported | Class | Recall | Company | Reason | Where |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Food | CLASS II | Giant Eagle Sweet & Savory Island Quinoa, Giant Eagle recalledGiant Eagle | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Better Value Mix Vegetables, Federated Group recalledBetter | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Key Foods Soup Mix Vegetables recalled by Cambridge Farms Of Hanover | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | The Perfect Bite Co Hawaiian Style Rice & Vegetable Blend recalled | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states |
| Food | CLASS II | Laura Lynn Vegetable Gumbo Mix recalled by Cambridge Farms Of HanoverLaura Lynn | Cambridge Farms Of Hanover Llc D | Listeria | 6 states |
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