Del Monte recalls Fiesta Corn in 25 states, including Kansas

Canned food giant Del Monte is recalling hundreds of thousands of cans of its Fiesta Corn Seasoned with Red & Green Peppers, which were sent to 25 states, including Kansas.

Del Monte attributed the recall to under-processing that could result in contamination by spoilage or other pathogens and cause possibly life-threatening illnesses if eaten. The company stressed there have been no reports of illnesses linked to this recall.

The affected products are

with the UPC number

printed onto the label. The can will also have one of the following "Best If Used By" dates stamped onto the bottom:

Anyone who has a can with the matching UPC code and "Use By" date is asked to return it to where they bought int for a full refund or exchange. Anyone with questions can call Del Monte's toll-free hotline at 1-800-779-7035 between 8:00 a.m. and 4:00 p.m. central time or by going to

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