Wholey shrimp recalled due to possible salmonella contamination
Warren, MI distributor, Lipari Foods, announced the recall of Wholey peeled, cooked, tail-on 31/40 count shrimp due to the risk of salmonella contamination.
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The affected product, Cooked Shrimp Peeled Tail-on 31/40 Finished count in one pound bags. The UPC Number is 094776074556 and the affected lots include 30081, 10081, 70081, 30084, and 00884.
The recalled cooked shrimp was distributed to manufacturers and retailers in the following states: Ohio, Michigan, Minnesota, West Virginia, Kentucky, Pennsylvania, Illinois, and Indiana over the course of two days: July 25, 2013 and July 26, 2013.
According to an FDA press release, the recalled product was received by Lipari Foods from a supplier in Indonesia and cleared for distribution by FDA inspectors on July, 24 2013.
On July 26, 2013, Lipari Foods was informed that the FDA mistakenly released the product, which had sampled positive for Salmonella contamination. Lipari Foods immediately ceased the distribution of this product, initiated recall procedures, and contacted all customers who have received the contaminated product.
Their have been no illnesses reported to date.
Salmonella is an organism, which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain.
In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.
Consumers with questions may contact the company at (586) 447-3500 Monday to Friday from 8AM to 5PM.
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