Massive Shrimp Recall: Nearly 45,000 Pounds Affected Over Dangerous Listeria Risk
If you recently bought seafood, check your freezer. Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington, just issued a recall of 44,550 pounds of cooked and peeled ready-to-eat coldwater shrimp meat due to potential listeria contamination, according to the U.S. Food & Drug Administration (FDA).
The frozen product was distributed directly to distributors and retailers in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia in Canada. Per the FDA, the product may have been further distributed and sold at retailers nationwide.
The recalled item is packaged in 1- and 5-pound plastic bags under the Bornstein Seafoods brand. The lot code is printed in the lower-left corner of the master case labels and at the bottom on the backs of the bags.
The affected 1-pound bags of shrimp meat have the UPC code 614133200246 and lot numbers A19008, A19009, A19019, A19026, A19030, A19032, A19037, and A19039. The affected 5-pound bags have the UPC code 614133200239 and lot numbers A19009, P11710, A18989, A19006, A19007, P11709, and P11710.
During routine sampling, listeria was detected in an in-process shrimp sample in the food production environment. Bornstein Seafoods has stopped distributing the product as it investigates what caused the problem.
Listeria monocytogenes is an organism that can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. According to the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention (CDC), symptoms of an intestinal illness caused by listeria typically include diarrhea and vomiting. Symptoms usually start within 24 hours after consuming the contaminated food and last one to three days.
If the bacteria has spread beyond the gut, people may experience more serious symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, muscle aches, and fatigue. Symptoms of this type of illness usually start within two weeks after eating the contaminated food.
If you have a fever and other symptoms of listeriosis, such as fatigue and muscle aches, contact your healthcare provider immediately. So far, no illnesses have been reported due to the recalled product.
If you purchased the recalled product, return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact Bornstein Seafoods by emailing Andrew@bornstein.com.
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