Update: Tapas Cocktail Shrimp Recalled for Listeria Contamination
Lidl US is recalling its ready-to-eat 7 oz. Tapas branded Cocktail Shrimp [1] (UPC 4056489411499) over potential contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recalled shrimp were distributed to Lidl US store locations in Delaware, District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia.
If you purchased any cocktail shrimp that are affected by this recall, you should not eat them, and either throw them away or return them to the point of purchase for a refund.
Anyone concerned about a potential listeria infection from recalled Lidl shrimp should contact their healthcare provider or dial 9-1-1 immediately.
This recall began on March 1, 2023.
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What's the Problem?
Kader Exports pvt. ltd., is recalling dozens of frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp products which may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA) [2]. This recall affects:
- AQUA STAR RESERVE Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 1lbs - CODE 03467 0035 02, 03467 0036 02 & 03467 0037 02
- AQUA STAR RESERVE Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 1lbs - CODE 03467 0035 02, 03467 0036 02 & 03467 0037 02
- CENSEA Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 31/40 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 26 0 007 D, 26 0 008 D & 26 0 009
- CENSEA Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 41/50 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 26 0 008 D
- CENSEA Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 61/70 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 26 0 009 D
- FRESH MARKET Cocktail Shrimp, Fully Cooked, Tail on, Peeled and Deveined, 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 24Oz, 1.5lbs, 680g - CODE 91H/29YD/AP-0007151/001, 91H/30YD/AP-0002092/001 & 91H/31YD/AP-0048718/001
- KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g - CODE 02920 31122, 00230 31122 & 00330 31122
- KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimps, 21/25 shrimp per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g - CODE 00820 31122, 00920 31122, 01020 31122 & 01120 31122
- KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-off, 50/70 shrimps per pound, NET WT 2lbs, 908g - CODE 01410 31122, 01510 31122, 01610 31122 & 01710 31122
- KIRKLAND Signature Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimps 31/40, NET WT 32 Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 11829 31122, 11929 31122, 12029 31122, 12129 31122 & 00710 31122
- UNISTAR White Shrimp Cooked 16/20 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 01-12-2020
- UNISTAR White Shrimp Cooked 21/25 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 01-11-2020
- UNISTAR White Shrimp Cooked 26/30 shrimp per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 01-10-2020 & '01-11-2020
- UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 26/30 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 01-11-2020 & '01-12-2020
- UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 20/40 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 12-19-2019
- UNISTAR White Shrimp-Cooked, 40/60 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 12-20-2019
- UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 60/80 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 12-19-2019, 12-20-2019 & 12-21-2019
- UNISTAR White Shrimp- Cooked, 80/120 shrimps per pound NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 908g - CODE 12-19-2019 & '12-21-2019
- TOPS Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, COLOSSAL16/20 shrimp per pound, NET WT 16Oz,1lbs, 454g. - CODE 91H/24YD/AP-027193/001
- TOPS Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Extra Large 31/40 shrimp per pound, NET WT 16Oz,1lbs, 454g. - CODE 91H/26YD/AP-0011369/001
- TOPS Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Large 51/60 shrimp per pound, NET WT 16Oz,1lbs, 454g. - CODE 91H/24YD/AP-027193/001 & 91H/26YD/AP-0011369/001
- WELLSLEY FARMS Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 907g - CODE 91H/18RN/AP-006327/001, 91H/19RN/AP-004552/002 & 91H/20RN/AP-0022178/002
- WELLSLEY FARMS Extra Jumbo Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 21/25 shrimp per pound, NET WT 24Oz,1.5lbs, 680g - CODE 91H/26YD/AP-006327/001
- WELLSLEY FARMS Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimps per pound, NET WT 32Oz, 2lbs, 907g - CODE 91H/27YD/AP-0000783/002
FDA testing indicates that these products have tested positive for listeria, a dangerous foodborne pathogen that causes symptoms including headache, stiff neck, confusion, loss of balance, and convulsions.
The likely cause for this recall is cross-contamination, FDA said. Kader Exports has eliminated the source of contamination and has taken steps to avoid future problems.
If you purchased any shrimp that is affected by this recall, you should not eat it, and either throw it away or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
Anyone concerned about a potential food poisoning illness from shrimp should contact their healthcare provider immediately.
This recall began on August 12, 2020.
Avanti Frozen Foods Recalls Frozen Shrimp for Salmonella Contamination
Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd., is recalling the following shrimp products after they were linked to at least 6 cases of salmonella infection:
|
Product Description |
Unit Size |
Container Description |
Storage Instructions |
Code |
Expiration Date |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| CENSEA, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail Off Shrimps IQF | 2 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | 140313D, 140314D, 140315D, 140316D | 5/7/2022, 5/8/2022, 5/9/2022, 5/10/2022 |
| CHICKEN OF THE SEA, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF with Cocktail Sauce | 16oz | Polythene Trays | Frozen | 91AS/02UN/216, 91AS/03UN/217 | 5/1/2022, 5/2/2022 |
| HONEST CATCH, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF | 1 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | 3150-GFF | 11/9/2022 |
| CWNO , Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF | 7 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | 91AS/06UN/220D, 91AS/07UN/221C, 91AS/23HN/206B, 91AS/24HN/207 | 1/23/2022, 1/24/2022, 2/6/2022, 2/7/2022 |
| HANNAFORD, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF | 1 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | AVF 30920 EF, AVF 31020 EF | 10/25/2022, 10/26/2022 |
| WATERFRONT BISTRO, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF with Cocktail Sauce | 16oz | Polythene Trays | Frozen | 20305, 20306 | 10/30/2022, 10/31/2022 |
| OPEN ACRES, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF | 1 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | 02572 0307 11, 02572 0308 11 | 11/2/2022, 11/3/2022 |
| 365, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF | 2 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | 91AS/29HN/212B, 91AS/30HN/213, | 4/29/2022, 4/30/2022 |
| MEIJER, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF | 1 LB | Printed Polythene Pouch | Frozen | 29720 49982, 29820 49982, 30220 50736, 30320 50736, 30520 49486, 30620 49486, 30920 50737, 31020 50737 | 10/22/2022, 10/23/2022, 10/27/2022, 10/28/2022, 10/30/2022, 10/31/2022, 11/3/2022, 11/4/2022 |
The recalled shrimp was distributed nationwide from late December 2020 to late February 2021, according to the FDA.
"The potential for contamination was identified by FDA based on its prior testing of frozen cooked shrimp imported by Avanti Frozen Foods that was found to contain Salmonella," FDA said.
If you purchased any shrimp that is affected by this recall, you should not eat it, and either throw it away or return it to the point of purchase for a refund.
This recall began on June 25, 2021.
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