Corn
Also listed as Sweet Corn, Corn Kernels, and Maize.
Grains & Bakery
This is what the ingredient is.
Corn is a cereal grain and vegetable. Labels may say corn, sweet corn, or maize.
Here is why it shows up on the label.
It is eaten on the cob, canned, frozen, and milled into cornmeal and cornstarch.
Here is what food agencies say.
Fresh, canned, and processed corn products fall under FDA produce and canned-food rules.
Here is what research has found.
Listeria and botulism concerns can appear for certain processed corn products in recall history.
Here are a few things worth knowing.
People with corn allergy should read labels. Discard damaged cans.
Sources
- FDA Food Labeling
- USDA FSIS
- FDA Recalls
How to read this page
We publish plain facts about this ingredient so a label is easier to read. This is not medical advice, and it is not a recommendation to buy, avoid, or use anything. For a personal health question, talk with a clinician who knows your history.
v1.0Updated 9/15/2026