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RECALL RECORD — CLASS IIRecall closedF-0762-2019/FDA enforcement
Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek·Food·Dec 11, 2018

Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Record review found the several productions runs were processed using the incorrect thermal process, and therefore the potential for Clostridium botulinum.

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. Clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

  • Action required

    Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.

Recall closed · classified by the FDAAL, CA, CT, FL +30 moreMore food

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameDel Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek
Recalling firmDel Monte Research Center - Walnut CreekWalnut Creek, CA, United States
UPC / barcodes
02400002770
Lot / date codes
  • Best if Used By dates: " 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
Distribution area
ALCACTFLGAILINKSLAMDMIMSNCNJNYOKSCVTVAWATXTNWIARMOOHMNIACOAZDENHORUT

U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CA, CT FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PN, SC, VT, VA, WA, TX, TN, WI, AR, MO, FL, OH, MO, MN, IA, CO, AZ, AR, DE, NH, OR, UT, Foreign distribution to the following: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, El Salvador, Haiti, Guyana, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador Uruguay, Aruba, Panama, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.

United States

Quantity affected64, 242 cases
Recall initiationFDA report date: January 30, 2019
FDA recall numberF-0762-2019

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek initiated this food recall on December 11, 2018. The FDA enforcement report states: Record review found the several productions runs were processed using the incorrect thermal process, and therefore the potential for Clostridium botulinum. The FDA report lists distribution as: U.S. distribution to the following: AL, CA, CT FL, GA, IL, IN, KS, LA, MD, MI, MS, NC, NJ, NY, OK, PN, SC, VT, VA, WA, TX, TN, WI, AR, MO, FL, OH, MO, MN, IA, CO, AZ, AR, DE, NH, OR, UT, Foreign distribution to the following: Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Bermuda, El Salvador, Haiti, Guyana, Peru, Colombia and Ecuador Uruguay, Aruba, Panama, Saint Lucia, and Suriname.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Record review found the several productions runs were processed using the incorrect thermal process, and therefore the potential for Clostridium botulinum.

Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers was made or distributed by Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek in Walnut Creek, CA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-0762-2019, dated January 30, 2019.

Why this is a Class II recall

Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, clostridium botulinum can produce a severe neurotoxin in improperly processed or stored food.

FDA definition

The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.

What to do now

  1. 1

    Stop using it

    Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.

  2. 2

    Check the codes

    Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.

  3. 3

    Return or discard

    Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.

Consumer safety guide

Botulism

Symptoms to watch for

Possible blurred or double vision, drooping eyelids, slurred speech, difficulty swallowing, muscle weakness and breathing difficulty. Seek urgent medical care for these symptoms.

When symptoms may appear

Neurological symptoms typically begin 12 to 36 hours after exposure, but can appear sooner or later.

Higher-risk groups

Infants, older adults, pregnant people and people with weakened immune systems are especially vulnerable.

What to do now

  1. 1Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal.
  2. 2Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results.
  3. 3Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Botulism is a medical emergency. Contact emergency services for breathing or neurological symptoms.

This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.

Frequently asked

Questions about this recall

What is the Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers recall?

Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek recalled Del Monte Quality Fresh Cut Harvest Selects Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0762-2019. Record review found the several productions runs were processed using the incorrect thermal process, and therefore the potential for Clostridium botulinum.

What should I do if I bought this product?

Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Do not taste, eat or use the affected product, even if it looks or smells normal. Seek urgent medical care immediately if anyone has neurological or breathing symptoms; do not wait for test results. Keep the product packaging and contact the recalling firm or retailer about a refund or safe disposal.

Is the Del Monte Research Center - Walnut Creek recall still active?

The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0762-2019. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.

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