The source of the recall, which began on 15 October, was fire-roasted black bean corn, processed at McCain’s plant in Colton, California. The company feared it could potentially be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes/Salmonella. McCain Foods has subsequently recalled all its products from the Colton plant.
Newfoodmagazine.com reported on the joint comment issued by the USDA Food Safety Inspection Service and the Food and Drug Administration (FDA) about the recalls: “No illnesses to date have been identified in connection with any of these foods. But consumers should not eat any of the products that have been recalled.”
Consumers Union senior Food Policy analyst Will Wallace: “These recalls demonstrate just how complex and interconnected our food system is today. When you buy something from the store, it’s possible the company that produced it was three companies ago. … This is a big deal. It could impact tens of thousands of people, if not more.”
