CLASS I Food recall · Reported 21 Sep 2016 · FDA Enforcement Report

Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) recalled

ConAgra Foods is recalling Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold), distributed in 20 states. The recall was initiated on 5 May 2016 and the FDA has classified it as Class I.

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Lot, batch or date codesWatts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) CODES: Best Before 03/18/17 6180 03 18 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/09/17 6180 04 09 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/13/17 6180 04 13 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/14/17 6180 04 14 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/29/17 6180 04 29 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/18/17 6180 05 18 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/19/17 6180 05 19 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/28/17 6180 05 28 17 HH:MM Best Before 06/12/17 6180 06 12 17 HH:MM expanded codes: Best Before 08/07/17 6180 08 07 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/01/17 6180 09 01 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/02/17 6180 09 02 17 HH:MM *********************************************************************************** Trader Joe's Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn CODES 6180 03237HH 6180 03247HH 6180 06287HH 6180 06297HH 6180 06307HH 6180 07137HH 6180 08117HH 6180 08127HH 6180 08137HH ************codes for NICHIREI brand************* 2017.1.1/KH4 2017.2.17/KH4 2017.2.18/KH4 2016.12.28/KH4 expanded code: 2016.12.29/KH4

Quantity recalled805,616 lbs. Expanded quantity: 334,318 lbs.

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-2279-2016
FDA event ID: 74071
Recalling firm: ConAgra Foods, Omaha, NE
Brand: Watts Brothers
Classification: Class I
Status: Terminated
Recall initiated: 5 May 2016
FDA classified: 15 Sep 2016
Reported: 21 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: Soup

Timeline

5 May 2016	Recall initiated by company
15 Sep 2016	Classified by FDA	+133 days
21 Sep 2016	Published in enforcement report	+6 days

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

Reason for recall

Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) and Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated 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

Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold), net wt. 5 lbs., item V5398, UPC 681241153986. Trader Joe's Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn, net wt. 16 oz., item 5474, UPC 0029 9633. *********NICHIREI BRANDS ARE NOT DISTRIBUTED IN THE US***** Nichirei Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn, item V5599, UPC 4 902130 363610 Nichirei Value + Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn, item V5801, UPC 4 949486 327026

Where it was distributed

distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WI and in the following countries: Canada, Columbia, Japan, and Panama.

Arizona California Colorado Florida Hawaii Iowa Idaho Illinois Louisiana Maryland Minnesota New Jersey Nevada Ohio Oklahoma Pennsylvania Texas Utah Virginia Wisconsin

Stores named: Trader Joe's

Questions about this recall

Is Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) recalled?

Yes. ConAgra Foods recalled Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) on 5 May 2016. The recall is Class I and its status is Terminated. Recall number F-2279-2016.

Why was it recalled?

Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) and Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn are recalled due to the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes.

Which lots are affected?

Watts Brothers Farms Organic Super Sweet Corn (Yellow/Gold) CODES: Best Before 03/18/17 6180 03 18 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/09/17 6180 04 09 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/13/17 6180 04 13 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/14/17 6180 04 14 17 HH:MM Best Before 04/29/17 6180 04 29 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/18/17 6180 05 18 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/19/17 6180 05 19 17 HH:MM Best Before 05/28/17 6180 05 28 17 HH:MM Best Before 06/12/17 6180 06 12 17 HH:MM expanded codes: Best Before 08/07/17 6180 08 07 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/01/17 6180 09 01 17 HH:MM Best Before 09/02/17 6180 09 02 17 HH:MM *********************************************************************************** Trader Joe's Organic Super Sweet Cut Corn CODES 6180 03237HH 6180 03247HH 6180 06287HH 6180 06297HH 6180 06307HH 6180 07137HH 6180 08117HH 6180 08127HH 6180 08137HH ************codes for NICHIREI brand************* 2017.1.1/KH4 2017.2.17/KH4 2017.2.18/KH4 2016.12.28/KH4 expanded code: 2016.12.29/KH4

Where was it sold?

distributed in AZ, CA, CO, FL, HI, IA, ID, IL, LA, MD, MN, NJ, NV, OH, OK, PA, TX, UT, VA, and WI and in the following countries: Canada, Columbia, Japan, and Panama.

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 21 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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