Potential contamination with Salmonella in frozen cooked shrimp
Health risk
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. A bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
Action required
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent.
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Distributed to importers/distributors in NJ, CA, IL, NY, and WA. Then further distributed nationwide.
United States
Quantity affected
799.2 MT
Recall initiation
FDA report date: August 11, 2021
FDA recall number
F-0906-2021
Beyond the headline
The recall, in context
Avanti Frozen Foods initiated this food recall on June 24, 2021. The FDA enforcement report states: Potential contamination with Salmonella in frozen cooked shrimp. The FDA report lists distribution as: Distributed to importers/distributors in NJ, CA, IL, NY, and WA. Then further distributed nationwide.
The FDA enforcement report describes the reason as: Potential contamination with Salmonella in frozen cooked shrimp
Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimp was made or distributed by Avanti Frozen Foods in East Godavari, India. This page reflects FDA report F-0906-2021, dated August 11, 2021.
Why this is a Class II recall
Class II means the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote. In this recall, a bacteria commonly linked to poultry, eggs, sprouts and seeded vegetables. Infection can cause fever, cramps and diarrhea.
FDA definition
The product may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences, or the probability of serious harm is remote.
What to do now
1
Stop using it
Do not eat, drink or take the affected product.
2
Check the codes
Compare the UPC and lot code against the table above.
3
Return or discard
Contact the retailer or recalling firm about a refund, and dispose of the product safely.
Consumer safety guide
Salmonella
Symptoms to watch for
Diarrhea, fever, abdominal cramps, nausea and sometimes vomiting. Symptoms can be severe in young children, older adults and immunocompromised people.
When symptoms may appear
Usually 6 hours to 6 days after exposure; illness often lasts 4 to 7 days.
Higher-risk groups
Children under 5, adults over 65, pregnant people and anyone with a weakened immune system are more likely to develop severe illness.
What to do now
1Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets.
2Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer.
3If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
General guidance based on CDC and FDA consumer information.
This is general consumer safety information, not medical advice or a diagnosis. Follow the official recall notice and contact a healthcare professional if you have concerns about exposure or symptoms.
Frequently asked
Questions about this recall
4 answers
What is the Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimp recall?
Avanti Frozen Foods recalled Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimp in an FDA Class II enforcement action reported as F-0906-2021. Potential contamination with Salmonella in frozen cooked shrimp
What should I do if I bought this product?
Do not eat the product. Check the lot and UPC codes below, then discard it or return it to the retailer for a refund. If you have already eaten it, monitor for symptoms and seek medical care if they are severe or persistent. Stop using or eating the affected product and keep it away from children and pets. Match the product against the UPC and lot/date codes on this page, then dispose of it safely or return it to the retailer. If you have already been exposed and develop severe or worsening symptoms, seek medical advice promptly.
Is the Avanti Frozen Foods recall still active?
The FDA lists this recall as recall closed. It remains relevant if you still have the affected product or need to identify a historical recall.
Where can I verify this recall?
This page is normalized from the openFDA enforcement record F-0906-2021. You can verify it directly using the official source link on this page. VerifyRecall updates its index from public FDA enforcement data and does not replace advice from the FDA, the recalling firm or a healthcare professional.
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