The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0070-2021·Announced 2020-11-04

Capital Seaboard Recalls Frozen Raw Shrimp Due to Import Alert Violation

Capital Seaboard is recalling Gracie's Pointe frozen raw shrimp because it was inadvertently released for distribution while under an FDA import alert.

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 recall is classified as FDA Class II, which typically involves a low probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard is procedural (inadvertent release under import alert) rather than a confirmed biological contamination or injury report, fitting the Moderate category for voluntary precautionary or minor regulatory violations.

Plain-English summary

Capital Seaboard is voluntarily recalling approximately 700 cases of Gracie's Pointe frozen raw shrimp. The recall involves seven specific product variations, including different counts per pound and tail-on or tail-off configurations, identifiable by specific UPCs and traceability codes listed in the official notice.

The recall was initiated because the frozen raw shrimp was inadvertently released for distribution while under an FDA import alert. This means the product was subject to regulatory restrictions that were not properly enforced during the release process.

The affected product was distributed to 287 restaurants located in Maryland, Virginia, Pennsylvania, Delaware, and Washington D.C. Consumers who may have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPCs and traceability codes provided in the recall notice. If found, the product should be discarded or returned to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Gracie's Pointe frozen raw shrimp. 1. 8/12 Count Per Pound Tail On, UPC: 849558095034 2. 21/25 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095065 3. 31/40 Count Per Pound Tail Off, UPC: 849558095072 4. 16/20 Count Per Pound EZ Peel UPC: 849558095003 5. 16/20 Count Per Pound Tail O
Manufacturer
Capital Seaboard
Category
Food — Frozen Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
700

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 (15)

  • 1. 8/12 Count Per Pound Tail On
  • Traceability Code AP000014/001
  • Date Code 235401 20183
  • Best Buy 06/30/2022 2. 21/25 Count Per Pound Tail Off
  • Traceability Code AP002147/005
  • Date Code 235401 20185
  • Best Buy07/02/2022 3. 31/40 Count Per Pound Tail Off
  • Traceability Code AP003857/001
  • Date Code 235401 20186
  • Date Code 235401 20184
  • Best Buy07/01/2022 5. 16/20 Count Per Pound Tail On
  • Traceability Code AP023729/003
  • Best Buy07/01/2022 6. 26/30 Count Per Pound Tail Off
  • Best Buy 07/02/2022 7. 21/25 Count Per Pound EZ Peel
  • Best Buy 07/02/2022

Distribution

Distributed in 5 states:

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