Midwest International Recalls Dried Vegetable Due to Processing Violation
Midwest International Corp recalls 17.6oz dried vegetable cartons distributed in MA, IL, and TX due to lack of registered acidified food processing.
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The product is an acidified food without a registered manufacturer and scheduled process
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What happened, in plain English
Midwest International Corp is recalling dried vegetable products because they are classified as acidified foods without a registered manufacturer or scheduled process. This regulatory violation poses a risk of improper preservation. The company has not provided a specific remedy for consumers in this record. Read more at govinfonow.com/recall/22807-midwest-international-recalls-dried-vegetable-due-to-processing-violation.
Source Summary by GovInfoNow · govinfonow.com/recall/22807-midwest-international-recalls-dried-vegetable-due-to-processing-violation · Updated October 11, 2026 · FDA enforcement record: FDA #F-0788-2017
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“Midwest International Recalls Dried Vegetable Due to Processing Violation.” GovInfoNow, updated October 11, 2026. https://govinfonow.com/recall/22807-midwest-international-recalls-dried-vegetable-due-to-processing-violation. Based on FDA recall #F-0788-2017 (https://api.fda.gov/food/enforcement.json?search=recall_number:%22F-0788-2017%22&limit=1).
Why it’s dangerous
Acidified foods require specific registered processes to prevent the growth of harmful bacteria like Clostridium botulinum. Without a scheduled process, the product may not be safe for consumption, potentially leading to foodborne illness.
Who’s affected
Consumers who purchased the recalled dried vegetable cartons from four retail stores in Massachusetts, Illinois, and Texas are affected. Individuals who consumed or plan to consume these products may be at risk due to potential improper preservation.
How to tell if you have this one
Check your pantry for dried vegetable products with a net weight of 17.6oz (500g) manufactured by Midwest International Corp. The record does not list specific lot numbers or UPCs, so rely on the brand and weight. These items were distributed through four retail stores in MA, IL, and TX.
- Brand
Midwest International- Category
Food
What to do — step by step
Stop consuming the product
Do not eat the dried vegetable product due to the lack of proper acidified food processing registration.
Discard or return the item
The record does not specify a return address or refund process, so dispose of the product safely if you cannot contact the manufacturer.
Where it went and when
Where it was distributed
Distributed in 3 states.
FDA distribution: “MA, IL, & TX thru 4 retail stores” States read from FDA’s own wording; “not listed” means the notice does not name it.
States: Illinois, Massachusetts, Texas.
Recall timeline
FDA terminated this recall 19 months after the firm started it.
- Firm started the recall
- FDA classified it Class II
- Published in FDA’s Enforcement Report
- FDA terminated the recall
Dates from the agency record only; steps without a date are left out.
Questions people ask
What is the best before date on the recalled product?
The description lists a Best Before date of Feb.10.2017, but this may not reflect the actual production lot dates for all affected units.
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The facts (hazard, remedy, dates, manufacturer) are pulled from the official FDA recall record. The plain-language summary and step-by-step checklist are written by GovInfoNow to make the official notice easier to act on — they don’t replace it.
- Official source: FDA Recall #F-0788-2017 (November 23, 2016) — FDA publishes no per-recall page; this is the official machine-readable enforcement record. Search FDA recalls for F-0788-2017 to see it in context.
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