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Class II · Moderate risk Terminated Initiated Mar 18, 2019 (8 years ago)

Vega White Headless Shrimp recall

Recalled by Union Fish Company · Larkspur, CA, United States

Class II — Moderate risk. May cause temporary or reversible harm; serious harm unlikely.

Why it was recalled

FDA import sample found Salmonella poly D in White Headless Shrimp- lot not released. Firm is recalling two additional lots as they are from the same packer and were received in the same import entry.

Pathogen: Salmonella

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What was recalled

Vega White Headless Shrimp, 21/15 and 26/30 count size. Frozen block in plastic bag, 6 x 4 lbs. per master carton. Product of the Philippines Processed and Packed by HJR International Corp.

Quantity: 2400 lbs.

Food: Seafood & fish

Lot codes, dates and UPCs

A recall covers only these codes. Compare them with the lot number, best-by date or UPC printed on your package.

Best Before: 122120

Where it was sold

California Hawaii

FDA's distribution note: CA, HI

Check the codes, then return or discard. Class II means eating it may cause temporary or reversible health problems. If your package matches the recalled codes, do not eat it - return it to the store or throw it away. FDA lists this recall as terminated: the company has finished removing the product, so it should no longer be on shelves - but it can still be in a freezer or pantry.

Recalling firm
Union Fish Company
Initiated by
Voluntary: Firm initiated
Recall initiated
Mar 18, 2019
In FDA report of
May 22, 2019
Terminated
Jul 9, 2019
FDA recall number
F-1341-2019 · event 82639
Official record
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