Plain cooked corn kernels off the cob are safe in small amounts. Corn cobs are a serious hazard — they can cause intestinal blockage requiring emergency surgery. Discard husks, silk, and cob pieces promptly after meal prep.
Corn is a cereal grain harvested from maize plants, sold as fresh ears, frozen kernels, canned kernels, and milled products such as cornmeal.
Common in a wide range of foods including sides, casseroles, snack chips, and baked goods. Ground corn, cornmeal, and corn gluten meal appear in commercial pet foods.
Buttered, salty, or cheese-topped corn adds fat and sodium compared with plain kernels. Corn chips and popcorn are often seasoned. Corn starch and corn flour are processed forms used in many baked goods and thickened sauces.
