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ACTIVE RECALL — CLASS IIActive recallF-1505-2023/FDA enforcement
Twin City Foods INC·Food·Aug 18, 2023

Kernel Corn, Best Price Topvalu, NET WT

What you need to know

Class II

  • What happened

    Listeria monocytogenes

  • Health risk

    The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

  • 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.

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Product identification

Source: FDA FOOD

Brand nameTwin City Foods INC
Recalling firmTwin City Foods, INC.Stanwood, WA, United States
UPC / barcodes
4 549414 08623 221130090655358260798551111084961811110865786
Lot / date codes
  • BEST PRICE TOPVALU: 2024.02.23 Signature Select: BEST IF USED BY FEB.22.24 S5716 Food Lion: 53072 BEST BY 03 NOV 2024 Food Lion: 53622 BEST BY 28 DEC 2024 Kroger 12oz: 52842 BEST IF USED BY APR 2024 53042 BEST IF USED BY APR 2024 53272 BEST IF USED BY MAY 2024 53542 BEST IF USED BY JUN 2024 50043 BEST IF USED BY JUL 2024 50033 BEST IF USED BY JUL 2024 BEST IF USED BY APR.2024 82842 BEST IF USED BY FEB.2024 82352 Kroger 32oz. 53052 BEST IF USED BY MAY 2024 53112 BEST BY MAY 2024 BEST IF USED BY APR.2024 82932 BEST IF USED BY APR.2024 83012
Distribution area
Nationwide

distributed nationwide in the US and in Costa Rica, China, and Japan.

United States, Japan, China

Quantity affectedTopValu 300g = 1, 108 cs; Signature Select = 1, 979 cs; Food Lion = 6, 727 cs; Kroger 12oz = 64, 668 cs; Kroger 32oz = 14, 786 cs.
Recall initiationFDA report date: September 20, 2023
FDA recall numberF-1505-2023

Beyond the headline

The recall, in context

Twin City Foods, INC. initiated this food recall on August 18, 2023. The FDA enforcement report states: Listeria monocytogenes. The FDA report lists distribution as: distributed nationwide in the US and in Costa Rica, China, and Japan.

The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Listeria monocytogenes

Kernel Corn, Best Price Topvalu, NET WT was made or distributed by Twin City Foods, INC. in Stanwood, WA, United States. This page reflects FDA report F-1505-2023, dated September 20, 2023.

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, a hardy bacteria that can grow at refrigerator temperatures and cause severe illness in vulnerable groups.

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

Listeria monocytogenes

Symptoms to watch for

Fever, muscle aches, nausea and diarrhea may occur. Severe infection can cause headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance or convulsions.

When symptoms may appear

Symptoms can begin within a few days, but can take up to several weeks to appear.

Higher-risk groups

Pregnant people, newborns, adults over 65 and immunocompromised people are at the highest risk of severe illness.

What to do now

  1. 1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
  2. 2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
  3. 3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.

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 Kernel Corn, Best Price Topvalu, NET WT recall?

Twin City Foods INC recalled Kernel Corn, Best Price Topvalu, NET WT in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-1505-2023. Listeria monocytogenes

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. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.

Is the Twin City Foods INC recall still active?

Yes. As of the latest FDA enforcement report, this recall is listed as ongoing. Check the official source record for the most current status before making a decision.

Where can I verify this recall?

This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-1505-2023. 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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Record last synced from official openFDA enforcement data on November 14, 2026. Source record: official FDA notice.