CLASS I Food recall · Reported 27 Jul 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature recalled

CRF Frozen Foods is recalling Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature, distributed in 35 states. The recall was initiated on 22 Apr 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

Check your package

Lot, batch or date codesBest By: 091317; 111917; 112117, and 2B5320 (packed on 11/16/15).

Quantity recalled8453 cases

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-1761-2016
FDA event ID: 73936
Recalling firm: CRF Frozen Foods, Pasco, WA
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 22 Apr 2016
FDA classified: 20 Jul 2016
Reported: 27 Jul 2016
Type: Voluntary: Firm initiated
Customers notified by: E-Mail
Reason category: Listeria
Product category: Sauces & Condiments

Timeline

22 Apr 2016	Recall initiated by company
20 Jul 2016	Classified by FDA	+89 days
27 Jul 2016	Published in enforcement report	+7 days

Companies usually start a recall weeks before the FDA classifies and publishes it; the gap above is that lag.

Reason for recall

Organic White Sweet Corn is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

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

Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature, net wt. 5 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00064 0. Frozen Organic Super Sweet White Corn, Organic by Nature brand, net wt. 4 lb. The UPC is 8 46358 00070 1. Organic Super Sweet Yellow and White Cut Corn, Live Smart Schwan's brand, net wt. 16 oz. The UPC is 0 07218 06043 3. Frozen Organic White Sweet Corn, True Goodness by Meijer brand, net wt. 10 oz. The UPC is 7 13733 43098 2. ************************************************************************ Swan's label bears cooking instructions as listed below: MICROWAVE (1100 Watts): Cook in microwave safe bowl, stirring halfway through cook time. Whole bag,1/2 cup, 8-10 minutes Half bag, 1/4 cup, 5-7 minutes. STOVE TOP 1. Bring 1/2 to 1 inch of water to boil in medium saucepan. 2. Add desired amount of corn to water, bring to a second boil. 3. Reduce heat to Low and simmer 3-5 minutes or until tender. drain Meijer label bears preparation instructions and it is described below: MICROWAVE. DO NOT MICROWAVE IN BAG. 1) PLACE corn and 1/2 cup water in microwave-safe bowl. 2) COVER and microwave on HIGH 4 1/2 to 5 1/2 minutes. 3) CHECK that vegetables are cooked thoroughly. DRAIN

Where it was distributed

distributed in AL, AZ, CA, CO, CT, DE, FL, GA, ID, IL, IN, LA, MD, MA, MI, MN, MO, MT, NV, NH, NJ, NY, NC, OH, OR, PA, RI, SC, TN, UT, VT, VA, WA, WV, WI, and in British Columbia, Alberta, Manitoba, Saskatchewan of Canada.

Alabama Arizona California Colorado Connecticut Delaware Florida Georgia Idaho Illinois Indiana Louisiana Massachusetts Maryland Michigan Minnesota Missouri Montana North Carolina New Hampshire

Stores named: Meijer

Questions about this recall

Why was it recalled?

Organic White Sweet Corn is recalled due to a potential for contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Best By: 091317; 111917; 112117, and 2B5320 (packed on 11/16/15).

Where was it sold?

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 I mean?

Class I is the most serious FDA recall category: there is a reasonable probability that using the product will cause serious health consequences or death.

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.

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