The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0025-2013·Announced 2012-10-17

Frozen Farm-Raised Shrimp Recalled for Unapproved Antibiotic Nitrofuran

Chang Jiang Seafood CA Inc. is recalling frozen farm-raised shrimp because it contains nitrofuran, an unapproved antibiotic.

What this means for you

Minor labeling or packaging issue, or a voluntary precautionary recall. Risk of harm is low but real — follow the manufacturer's instructions.

Our severity reasoning: The agency classified this as a Class III recall, which indicates the product is unlikely to cause adverse health consequences, aligning with the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or labeling issues.

Plain-English summary

Chang Jiang Seafood CA Inc. is recalling Frozen IQF PND Shrimp (Farm Raised), size 61/70 and size 71/90, 30 lbs (6bgsx5lbs). The recall involves 719 cartons of the product, which has no lot numbers but carries a product date of 15-11-2011.

The recall is being conducted because the shrimp contains nitrofuran, which is an unapproved antibiotic. The product was distributed in Arizona, California, and Utah.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA for disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Frozen IQF PND Shrimp (Farm Raised), size 61/70 and size 71/90, 30 lbs (6bgsx5lbs)
Manufacturer
Chang Jiang Seafood Ca Inc
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
719

Is your product affected?

Check your packaging against the codes below. If any of them match, the product is part of this recall.

Lot numbers (1)

  • Product has no lot numbers. Product date: 15-11-2011.

Distribution

Distributed in 3 states:

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