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Nearly 45,000 Pounds of Shrimp Recalled for Potentially 'Fatal' Listeria Contamination
A seafood brand is recalling a shrimp product for possible listeria contamination
Listeria can cause "serious and sometimes fatal infections" in at-risk individuals, pregnancy complications and short-term, serious symptoms for healthy people
Bornstein Seafoods discovered the issue in a routine sampling and is presently determining the root causeA seafood brand is issuing a recall of some of its shrimp products.
According to a statement issued by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration, Bornstein Seafoods Inc. is recalling 44,550 lbs. of its Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat due to a possible contamination of listeria.
Listeria monocyogenes is a foodborne illness that can cause "serious and sometimes fatal infections" in small children, elderly people or otherwise at-risk individuals, as well as cause pregnancy complications, the statement reads. Healthy people can still experience short-term symptoms like fever, intense headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea.
Bornstein Seafoods came across the possible contamination during a routine sampling, has stopped the product distribution and is presently investigating the root cause. As of publication time, no illnesses have been reported, per the FDA.
The shrimp products were sold directly to distributors and retailers in the Pacific Northwest, including in California, Oregon, Washington and British Columbia in Canada, though "products may have been further distributed and sold at retailers nationwide."
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The recall extends to multiple products, including Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat in 1 lb. or 5 lb. plastic bags. The complete list of the recalled products' descriptions and lot codes are as follows:
Fzn Shrimp Meat 250/350 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19008
Fzn Shrimp Meat 250/350 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, A19009
Fzn Shrimp Meat 250/350 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, P11710
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19009
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19019
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19026
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19030
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19032
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19037
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200246, A19039
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, A18989
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, A19006
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, A19007
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, P11709
Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc: 614133200239, P11710
Those who bought any of the recalled products should return the item to the seller for a full refund. Any questions regarding the recall should be directed to Andrew@
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