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She shares that she had her own “aha moment” about this when her now-preteen daughter was two years old: “She repeated something negative that I had said about my body and I was pretty shaken by it.” Sole-Smith decided right then to make a conscious effort not to comment on how other people’s bodies look—that goes for both positive and negative remarks—and noticed how difficult it was. “It took a long time to stop, and I kept realizing, wow, I constantly want to comment on others’ bodies,” she says, adding that this type of judgment and shaming is so normalized in our culture we often don’t think twice about it.Telling someone they look great after they’ve lost weight might seem like a compliment (and even something you’re expected to say), but it just reinforces the false idea that thinner bodies are better than fatter ones. Likewise, gossiping among friends about a celebrity’s apparent weight gain can feel like harmless chit-chat about someone you’ll never meet, but it can make everyone in the conversation feel more self-conscious about their own bodies and critical of others’.Of course, pointing out anti-fat bias requires talking about bodies—but the intent in that case is to highlight that everyone, regardless of their size, deserves the same love, respect, and human rights.4. Celebrate body diversity in your home.As important as it is to model body neutrality yourself and have conversations about self-acceptance with the teens in your life, Sole-Smith says it’s equally crucial to showcase and celebrate diversity in your home.For example: “Choose art that shows bodies of all different sizes. Read books and watch films that center fat protagonists,” Sole-Smith recommends. By choosing Hairspray for family movie night, say, and watching TV shows that showcase (or at least make an effort to showcase) body diversity among main characters, such as Shrill or Derry Girls, you’re showing your teenagers—without having to lecture them—that it’s possible to do the things you want no matter what you look like.5. Help them find role models with different-sized bodies.Although social media is a minefield of terrible diet advice and impossible body standards, there are some ways to use it for good. Sole-Smith recommends helping teenagers find role models with a diverse range of body sizes that they can look up to. “If your kid’s into rock climbing, send them a rock climber in a larger body to follow. If your niece or nephew is into dance, suggest some awesome fat dancers for their feed,” she says, like Dexter Mayfield and Lizzy Howell.Rock climbing and dance are two of many activities that have a culture of thinness and narrow body standards, which can harm teens whether you realize it or not. It’s crucial to actively push against those harmful expectations in order to protect kids and change the harmful but common narrative that fat people can’t be happy and successful in these areas—and others—she says.6. Talk about food in a neutral way, and keep a variety of options in the house.Sole-Smith recommends keeping your language as neutral as possible at meal and snack times. “Don’t call certain foods ‘bad,’ don’t shame processed foods, and don’t tell your kid to limit certain foods,” she says. “Make sure they know that all foods are okay to eat as long as there’s not a medical reason to avoid them [like an allergy].” This might seem like a huge mindset shift depending on your own relationship with food and the messages you’re used to hearing, but even if health and nutrition are two things you care deeply about, talking about these things in a neutral way will help your teenager learn how different foods make them feel, without the side of guilt or shame that they might have if you discourage them from eating things like pizza and ice cream.

Amazon’s Prime Big Deal Days isn’t even here yet, but we’re already finding excellent Prime Day kitchen deals. The October 10 and 11 sale event promises markdowns on a variety of cooking items, including air fryers, blenders, and dutch ovens. Whether you need a whole new set of pots and pans for a new place, or you’ve been eyeing that *one* air fryer for months, you just may be able to get what you’re looking for.If it’s your first time shopping an Amazon Prime Day sale, keep in mind that you’ll need to become a Prime member first ($139/year). The membership will give you access to early Prime Day deals and grant you free, quick delivery on most orders. If you’re not interested in committing to a full year of membership just yet, don’t sweat it: Amazon offers a free 30-day trial.The best Prime Day kitchen deals we’ve foundHere’s a quick summary of some standout kitchen appliances with impressive discounts on top brands like Ninja, Nutribullet, and more:Ninja Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer (8-qt.)—originally $250; now $170Nespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine by Breville—originally $180; now $137Whall 4-Slice Toaster Stainless Steel—originally $200; now $56Lodge 6 Quart Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven—originally $133; now $80Nutribullet Personal Blender—originally $70; now $58Best cooking appliance dealsThe right cooking appliances can make meal prep a cinch. Amazon currently has tons of deals on popular air fryers and toasters, including ones by Instant Pot and Ninja.Ninja Foodi 12-in-1 Deluxe XL Pressure Cooker & Air Fryer (8-qt.)Chefman 4-in-1 Digital Air Fryer+ (6.3-qt.)Instant Omni Air Fryer Toaster Oven Combo (19-qt.)Whall Air Fryer OvenCalphalon Air Fryer OvenWhall 4-Slice Toaster Stainless SteelBuydeem 4-Slice ToasterRead more: Best Air Fryers; Best Ninja Air FryersBest blender dealsBlenders aren’t just for smoothies—they can also make whipping up hummus, pesto, cocktails, and soups a breeze. If you’re in the market for one, Amazon has plenty of great options from highly-rated brands, like NutriBullet and and Ninja.Nutribullet Personal BlenderNinja BL660 Professional Compact Smoothie & Food Processing BlenderNinja BN401 Nutri Pro Compact Personal BlenderHamilton Beach Professional Quiet Shield BlenderRead more: Best BlendersBest coffee and espresso maker dealsWhether you prefer a morning cup with oat milk or love a late-night espresso, Amazon has deals on coffee makers, espresso machines, French presses, and single-serve brew machines. We have our eyes on top brands like Keurig and Breville.Mr. Coffee 12-Cup Dishwashable Coffee MakerKeurig K-Mini Single Serve Coffee MakerNespresso Vertuo Next Coffee and Espresso Machine by BrevilleDe’Longhi Bar Pump Espresso and Cappuccino MachinePhilips 2200 Series Fully Automatic Espresso MachineMueller Double Insulated French PressRead more: Best Espresso Machines; Best Drip Coffee MakersBest cookware dealsIf it’s time to upgrade that worn-out frying pan you prepare absolutely everything in (we’ve all been there), then you might want to hop onto these cookware deals ASAP. Popular brands like Carote, Lodge, and Le Creuset are selling pots and pans at just a fraction of their original cost.Carote Nonstick Frying Pan SkilletLodge Cast Iron Pre-Seasoned Skillet (10.25-in.)Utopia Kitchen Pre-Seasoned Cast Iron Skillet SetCarote Nonstick Cookware Set (11-Piece)Lodge Enameled Cast Iron Dutch Oven with Lid (6-qt.)Related:

There are two types of breakfast people: Those who love variation—they’ll sip a smoothie one morning, and dig into a bowl of chia pudding the next—and others who prefer routine, gravitating toward the same meal time and again.A recent TikTok that’s racked up 15,000 views shows that latter point in action: In it, Wendi LeBrett, MD, a gastroenterology fellow based in California, shares her favorite easy breakfast: a bowl of plain Greek yogurt topped with berries and walnuts, which she eats nearly every single day. So what’s so special about this combo? SELF connected with Dr. LeBrett to find out why it’s her daily go-to, both for supporting her gut health and for streamlining her packed morning schedule.“I find joy in eating this routine breakfast because it’s just as delicious as it is nourishing,” Dr. LeBrett tells SELF. First, let’s note the benefit of simplicity: Dr. LeBrett has limited time in the morning, so having a reliable recipe on standby—one that doesn’t require any cooking—helps her start the day with tasty foods that keep her hunger at bay. To make her meal, you only need a few scoops of Greek yogurt, a handful of berries (blueberries, raspberries, strawberries, or whatever else you like), and some walnuts.TikTok contentThis content can also be viewed on the site it originates from.This three-ingredient recipe packs solid nutritional perks—particularly for your digestive system. Fermented foods like protein-rich Greek yogurt help support your GI tract because they’re rich in probiotics, Dr. LeBrett says. These “good” bacteria help keep your immune system healthy and thwart the growth of the not-so-fun microbes in your gut, which may contribute to bloating, diarrhea, or stomach pain, Jessie Wong, RDN, a registered dietitian who specializes in digestive health, previously told SELF. And the berries are a great source of fiber, Dr. LeBrett says. Fiber, a complex carb that most people don’t eat nearly enough of, contributes to that “full” feeling and helps keep your poop regular. (It may even ease certain symptoms, like diarrhea, for some folks with GI conditions like IBS.) Finally, the protein and fat from the walnuts also help keep you full, since your body doesn’t process those macronutrients as quickly as carbs. So you’ll likely feel satisfied up until snack or lunchtime, she says.Still, some folks might get tired of the same breakfast every day. If you like having lots of options, get creative and mix up the core ingredients, Dr. LeBrett says. For example, you can swap the plain Greek yogurt for a strawberry flavor, or even another creamy, protein-rich base like cottage cheese (some tubs even contain probiotics—just look for “live active cultures” on the label). For the add-ons, sub the berries for other fiber-rich fruits, such as diced pears or sliced apples. And if you need more sweetness in your bowl, give it a drizzle of agave or honey. Lastly, for a crunchy texture, you can swap the walnuts for almonds or peanuts.Of course, what you have for breakfast is just one piece of keeping your digestive system happy. But if it starts your day off right—and helps you get out the door quicker—why not give this simple meal a try? Your gut might just thank you!Related:

While fiber can sometimes exacerbate symptoms, this isn’t true for everyone with Crohn’s—research suggests that, in some cases, eating fiber can help you feel better.1 The key to making those foods gut-friendly, says Ashley Hurst, RD, LD, owner of The Crohn’s & Colitis Dietitians, is to “modify the texture,” or make a fibrous food less bulky and therefore easier to move through the GI tract. This might look like blending spinach into a smoothie as opposed to eating it raw in a salad, or snacking on almond butter instead of raw nuts. “Sometimes taking the skins off things—to reduce the amount of fiber a little bit—can be helpful too,” Dr. Feagins says.If you have Crohn’s, any big change to what you’re eating should always happen under the supervision of a care team—so ask a GI doc or an IBD-focused registered dietitian about any type of elimination diet for Crohn’s before starting one up.Be aware of nutrient deficiencies.Between food restrictions and the possibility of frequent diarrhea, a lot of people with Crohn’s are at risk of nutritional deficiencies,2 with vitamin D,3 A, and K4 deficiencies being the most common, Dr. Feagins says. However, if your terminal ileum (the narrowest part of the gut) is the most impacted part of your GI tract (which is common with Crohn’s5), you might be more likely to have a B12 deficiency, Dr. Feagins explains.You might show signs of a nutrient deficiency, or you might not—it’s not easy to tell on your own! That’s why you should always check with a doctor before taking any over-the-counter supplements. They can screen you for deficiencies—often through a blood test—to determine if you’re low in essential nutrients. If you try to modify your vitamin or mineral levels on your own, you might overdo it, which could lead to even more health complications beyond Crohn’s. But if your doctor decides that certain supplements are needed for your health, taking them in pill form is typically the most approachable option, especially for vitamins D, A, and K.B12 is a big exception because the deficiency is caused by the small bowel’s inability to absorb the vitamin, so oral supplements often don’t work. Typically, a GI doc will administer B12 vitamins via an intramuscular injection, Dr. Feagins explains. Oral iron supplements can also cause constipation,6 so people can opt for an IV version instead.The bottom line: If you’re worried about a nutrient deficiency after your diagnosis, check in with your doctor to get your levels tested. If you need more of a particular vitamin or mineral, they (along with a dietitian) can guide you on the next steps to take; perhaps recommending reputable supplement brands to try (since the Food and Drug Administration does not regulate them), helping to determine the best dosage for you, and advising on diet changes that can up your intake.You might feel weird about food at first, but it probably won’t stay that way forever.Following a Crohn’s diagnosis, you might feel wary about eating—and that can lead to issues of its own. Without the guidance of a GI doc and IBD-focused dietitian, things can get overwhelming—or even dangerous—fairly quickly. “Disordered eating in someone with a GI disorder looks very different [than in someone without it],” says Hurst, who has IBD herself. “People are dealing with a lot of physical pain, which is what’s driving the restriction.”

Tossing triple-washed spinach into a weeknight pasta recipe or using bagged lettuce as the base for your lunch salad makes meal prep a lot more convenient. But with several recent recalls linked to these kinds of products, I found myself wondering if they really are safe to eat without rinsing. Just this past spring, for example, a company in Georgia pulled salad kits due to Listeria concerns, and last summer, mixes in Minnesota were recalled for the same reason. So I decided to ask food safety experts their thoughts: Does washing them yourself add an additional layer of protection against illness? Or is it a waste of time? Here’s what I learned.First, “triple-washed,” “ready-to-eat, ” and “no washing necessary” salad mixes are exactly what they sound like: Greens that are cleaned before packaging, meaning you can (supposedly!) dig into them safely straight from the bag. More specifically, these terms describe any type of produce that’s undergone a complex commercial rinsing process, Ghaida Havern, MS, a food safety specialist at Michigan State University Extension, tells SELF. Think of the tool like a large, industrial version of a salad spinner that gently cleans and dries the produce, Martin Bucknavage, MS, a food safety specialist at Pennsylvania State University Extension, tells SELF. This method of rinsing works to remove germs, and goes above and beyond what you’d be able to do at home, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC).All ready-to-eat produce is rinsed in facilities that follow Good Manufacturing Practices and a Food Safety Plan. These guidelines, which fall under the umbrella of the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA), advise businesses to implement proactive protective measures—like sanitizing wash water or guaranteeing the equipment is clean—to reduce the chances of foodborne illness, Bucknavage says.This is important because produce can contain germs that can make you sick. According to a report from the Interagency Food Safety Analytics Collaboration, 58% of E. coli. infections in 2020 came from vegetable row crops, which include leafy greens. Illnesses from those bugs, as well as from other common contaminants like Salmonella or Listeria, can cause diarrhea, nausea, and vomiting.It’s reasonable to want to avoid this, and you may think that rinsing everything again at home is the solution. But Havern says the industrial washing process is enough to keep you safe. Not only does she think it’s unnecessary to clean her pre-washed greens, but she also cautions that doing so can actually be a riskier move.“Do not rinse leafy greens labeled pre-washed, triple-washed, or ready-to-eat because you will risk the chance of recontamination from your kitchen,” Halvern says. The other experts who spoke to SELF echo this advice, which also lines up with the CDC’s guidance: By cleaning them again, you might be doing more harm than good.For example, if you wash your ready-to-eat greens in the basin of your sink without cleaning it first, bacteria like E. coli or Salmonella can transfer from a dirty cutting board you used for raw chicken to the produce, ultimately making you ill.

When I’m in the mood for a tasty, savory breakfast, I reach for two staple ingredients: eggs and cheese. So when my TikTok feed flooded with recipes prompting me to sub in feta for my usual sprinkle of Parmesan or cheddar, the new tweak caught my attention—especially considering its unique prep. The videos take the classic fried egg to the next level; you melt the cheese right in the pan to create a tangy, caramelized “crust” that serves as a nest for your protein.Let’s be clear: I’ve tried a version of feta and eggs in the past. One of my favorite brunch recipes is Shakshuka, a one-pan meal involving eggs baked into a seasoned tomato sauce and topped with those savory crumbles. Problem is its prep takes too long to add to my weekly morning meal rotation. This TikTok trend, on the other hand, promises a cheesy and delicious way to get breakfast on the table in just five minutes.I dug into more clips of this trend, which raised a few important questions. Does it actually take mere minutes to prep? Will cooking that crispy crust result in a hot, sticky, glued-on mess? Does it taste good enough to replace my regular scrambles and omelets? And then, of course, is it filling enough to keep me satisfied until lunch?When I woke up to an overflowing inbox and a bunch of assignments to turn in, I knew it was the perfect hectic morning to test out a quick-breakfast promise. I gathered my necessities: the eggs and feta, of course, a non-stick pan, and avocado oil, which has a high enough smoke point to allow your ingredients to crisp up quickly without breaking down.Then came the fun part: After heating up the oiled pan, I sprinkled in a handful of feta. A bunch of the tutorials recommended scattering the cheese on the outer rim of the pan to form a well before cracking the egg into the center of it, so I took that approach.Dominic Freddura

Non-alcoholic beer is seriously making a name for itself: Popular brands like Heineken and Stella Artois are now offering their own booze-free versions, and some bars and breweries are adding them to their menus, too.So how do these bottles compare to the real stuff? Regular beer is refreshing, aromatic, flavorful—and can cause some pretty major gas, too. Which makes us wonder: Do the spirit-free versions, also known as NA beer, still make you bloat just as much traditional IPAs do?No, really, because if they don’t, that could be a game-changer for folks who can’t stand that uncomfortable, tight feeling that bubbles up in their stomachs after downing a few brews. To get to the bottom of it, we connected with non-alcoholic beer and gut health experts to break down everything you should know about how those zero-proof drinks affect your chances of bloating.Before we get into the potential gut woes, let’s dig into what non-alcoholic beer really is.The beverage—which goes by a bunch of names, including non-alcoholic, low-alcohol, alcohol-free, or near beer—is simply regular brew stripped of booze. There are two ways to do this, Scott Lafontaine, PhD, an assistant professor of food chemistry and non-alcoholic beer researcher at the University of Arkansas, tells SELF. One method involves using a vacuum to remove the ethanol, while the other relies on a filtering process to get the job done, he says.While these processes seek to remove the booze, it doesn’t necessarily mean the resulting product is going to contain absolutely zero alcohol, Dr. Lafontaine says. NA beers can still have up to 0.5% of alcohol, which is similar to the amount found in most kombuchas, he says. So if you’re seeking out beer that completely nixes the hard stuff, it’s important to read the label on your can: You want to make sure it says it’s 100% free of alcohol.The process that removes alcohol is really the only factor that sets NA beer apart from the traditional stuff, Dr. Lafontaine says. The ingredients that make up non-alcoholic beers don’t actually differ too much from those in regular pints—so yes, they still contain grain, hops, yeast, and water.This means that just because the beverages are free of booze, they’re not necessarily lacking brewmaster magic. There are all kinds of craft non-alcoholic beers on the market, like ales, stouts, lagers, pilsners, and more, Dr. Lafontaine says.Can non-alcoholic beer cause bloating in the same way regular beer does?Sorry, but the consensus from the registered dietitians we spoke with is that yes, it still can make you feel that discomfort—and its fizz is mainly to blame.“One of the biggest culprits related to why non-alcoholic beer makes you feel bloated is its carbonation,” Amanda Sauceda, RD, a registered dietitian who works with people with digestive disorders, tells SELF. (That’s why you may also feel bloated after drinking seltzer water or soda.)Booze-free beer contains yeasts, and when those microorganisms feed on the sugar from the grain, they produce carbon dioxide, Dr. Lafontaine says. When that gas enters your stomach, it can cause symptoms like abdominal discomfort and stomach distention or swelling, Tirzah Mpagi, MS, RDN, LD, tells SELF.

I have long been a breakfast person. Not an elaborate breakfast person, per se, but the type who simply can’t skip the meal if she wants to be functional past 11 a.m. For the last 10 years of my life, my standby has been oatmeal. A lot of oatmeal. Often packaged, not very fancy, and adorned with just a splash of almond milk and a spoon of nut butter.But earlier this summer, I fell into an oatmeal rut. It just wasn’t working for me anymore. I was too hot—all of the time, but especially each morning, as I emerged from the weighted blanket I insist on using year-round. The oatmeal was making me sweat, and I wanted to cool down.I needed something else: a breakfast option that was just as quick, easy, convenient, and nourishing as my oatmeal, but not as stifling. Cereal and yogurt are both nos for me—the former isn’t filling and satisfying enough, and as for the latter, I can’t stomach a large amount of dairy first thing in the morning. So I tried chia seed pudding. Soon, I got into the habit of stopping by a counter-service café on my way to the office, spending $6.75 on an absolutely delightful bowl of it.But here’s the thing about my $6.75 breakfast: When you eat it three days a week, it becomes $20.25 of chia seed pudding. In a month, that’s $81. To me, that felt like a lot of money spent on a food that fits in the palm of my hand and takes about 45 seconds to eat (perhaps two minutes at most if I’m being particularly mindful).Eventually, I had a small epiphany: What if I made my own? I hadn’t considered this before only because the dish felt like such a treat: a little vanilla-y, with some puréed mango, another anonymous seed sprinkled in, and a few dried goji berries on top. I love to cook, and do most nights, but some dishes feel like they are too complex—even just in flavor—to replicate. (Mainly, I was thinking, where the hell am I going to get mango purée, because I surely will not be making that on my own.)That said, I know plenty of people do make their own chia seed pudding—it’s heralded as an “easy” at-home breakfast. And there was an actual human at my café, making the small containers of pudding each morning, which meant that it was physically possible for me to do it, too. So I decided I’d give it a shot.I’ll skip ahead to my thesis here: I think that you should try it.I had the basic ingredients at home, which I found from a simple Google search: chia seeds and some variety of milk. The most intimidating ingredient was time: To eat it when I wanted, I’d have to make it ahead. (The seeds have to soak in a refrigerated environment—more on this later.) Could I become the type of person who preps their breakfast the night before? I wasn’t positive, but I’ll try anything once, especially if I can do it in my pajamas.

Knight also points out that getting help as soon as possible can prevent you from developing a diagnosable condition down the road. “The earlier you start the conversation with a professional about your disordered eating habits or distorted body image, the more likely you are to prevent these things from becoming more severe,” she says. Seeking treatment early on is also associated with a better chance of lasting recovery, she adds.Working with people trained in eating disorders, whether you have a diagnosis or not, also minimizes the chances that they’ll make your behaviors worse, says Dr. Rugless, who’s the chief clinical officer for Project Heal. Unfortunately, eating disorders aren’t a big part of medical, mental health, or nutrition curriculums, so a provider who hasn’t received additional training could actually cause harm without realizing it by encouraging restrictive eating, for example, or weight loss.Treatment can take a lot of different forms, from weekly meetings with a therapist and a dietitian to 24/7 care from a team of specialists at a residential facility or hospital. In general, people who are medically stable do well in outpatient treatment, as long as they are able to feed themselves in a healthy way, without supervision or support.4. Consider joining a support group that connects you to people with similar identities and challenges.“There are so many misconceptions around eating disorders being a thin, young, cisgender, white woman’s illness,” Knight says. But that’s absolutely not the case. “These behaviors are so prevalent and so underdiagnosed in people outside that narrow stereotype.”This means that people with marginalized identities could be less likely to recognize disordered eating in themselves and less likely to be diagnosed. It also means that most of the research that informs diagnostic criteria and treatment protocols is built around the stereotypical patient, which can make it tough for people who don’t fit the mold to get support that works for them. Finding providers who share certain key identities with you—like race, body size, sexuality, or gender—can also be a struggle, in part because the eating disorder field is overwhelmingly white and female.You can try searching the directories listed above for specialists you can relate to—IAEDP’s lets you filter specialists by their ethnicity, for example, if they’ve disclosed it—or you can ask around in your social circle for recommendations. There are also more niche databases that don’t cater specifically to eating disorders but that could be helpful depending on the type of provider you’re looking for, such as Inclusive Therapists, Therapy for Black Girls, and the National Queer & Trans Therapists of Color Network.Still, the reality is that you might not be able to find someone who has the same lived experience as you, especially if the population in your area isn’t very diverse. This is where virtual support can come in. Project Heal, for example, offers a list of more than 50 virtual eating disorder support groups that cater to specific identities. NAED also has an updated list of online and in-person groups across the country.5. Remember that as an adult, you get the final say on what recovery from disordered eating means to you.The conversation around eating disorders and recovery tends to assume that the person struggling is very thin due to their eating disorder, and that gaining weight through recovery will make their life better, even if they can’t yet recognize it.

Before you start your meal prep this weekend, you might want to take a closer look at your frozen veggies: A bunch of them just got recalled, according to a statement released by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).On August 22, Washington-based Twin City Foods, Inc. announced a voluntary recall of their frozen Super Sweet Cut Corn and Mixed Vegetables due to potential listeria contamination. Affected brands include Kroger, Food Lion, and Signature Select, and their frozen veggie bags were sold nationwide, the release reports.The recall includes the following products:Kroger: Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas (32-ounce packages with UPC code 11110865854); Kroger Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Super Sweet Corn, Green Beans & Green Peas (12-ounce packages with UPC code 11110849625); Kroger Super Sweet Corn (32-ounce packages with UPC code 11110865786); and Kroger Super Sweet Corn (12-ounce packages with UPC code 11110849618)Food Lion: Food Lion Mixed Vegetables Carrots, Corn, Green Beans & Peas (16-ounce packages with UPC code 35826005090) and Food Lion Super Sweet Cut Yellow Corn (16-ounce packages with UPC code 35826079855)Signature Select: Signature Select Golden Corn Super Sweet (12-ounce packages with UPC code 21130090655; the brand is sold at some Safeways and other stores.)The best-by dates on the affected products range from November 2024 to January 2025. (For more information on specific dates and codes, check out the release.)The recall was initiated based on a customer’s third-party lab results of the frozen corn, according to the release. Thankfully, there haven’t been any reports of related illnesses so far. Still, the company recommends that you check your freezers and, if you see any affected bags, throw them away or return them to the store for a refund.Listeria bacteria can cause an illness called listeriosis, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC). Symptoms vary, but can include fever, headaches, diarrhea, nausea, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, or seizures, and typically show up within two weeks after eating affected items. In most people, listeria infections are mild. Still, they can be serious for folks who are pregnant, older than 65, or who have weakened immune systems, reports the CDC. If you believe you may have eaten the recalled vegetables or are experiencing any of the effects listed above, call your health care provider.