The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-0410-2024·Announced 2023-11-22

Ground shrimp product recalled for undeclared Red #40 food coloring

ORALE! CAMARON MOLIDO ground shrimp (Lot F-219) is recalled due to undeclared Red #40 food coloring. No illnesses have been reported.

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: FDA Class III classification with no reported illnesses or injuries. Undeclared Red #40 is a labeling error involving an approved food additive, not a high-risk pathogen. Per the rubric, labeling violations with voluntary recalls and no reported health incidents score 2 (Moderate).

Plain-English summary

EL Chilar-HF, LLC is recalling ORALE! CAMARON MOLIDO, a ground shrimp product sold in 2 oz paper cartons (UPC 096786202233). The affected product is identified by Lot number F-219.

The recall is due to the presence of undeclared Red #40, a food coloring additive. The product packaging failed to disclose this ingredient, which is a violation of labeling requirements.

A total of 7,584 units of the 2 oz product and 1 box of 50 lb bulk product were distributed domestically only. The firm voluntarily initiated the recall on September 20, 2023, and the recall was terminated on January 19, 2024.

Consumers who have this product should discontinue use. No illnesses or injuries have been reported in connection with this recall.

The recalled product

Product
ORALE! CAMARON MOLIDO, GROUND SHRIMP, NET WT. 2 OZ. 57 g (in paper cartons) (12 packages per case of 2 oz each), PACKED & DISTRIBUTED BY: LISY CORP., INGREDIENTS: Precooked Shrimp and Salt., UPC: 096786202233.
Manufacturer
EL Chilar-HF, LLC
Category
Food — Seafood / Ground Shrimp
Hazard
  • undeclared-red-40

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)

  • Lot: F-219

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.

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