The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-0421-2023·Announced 2023-03-22

Lidl Tapas Cocktail White Tiger Shrimp Recalled for Listeria Risk

Lidl is recalling Tapas Cocktail White Tiger Shrimp due to possible Listeria monocytogenes contamination. Approximately 17,136 units were distributed to Lidl stores across the Mid-Atlantic and Southeastern U.S.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The FDA classified this recall as Class I, establishing a minimum severity score of 4 per the rubric. While Listeria monocytogenes is a high-risk pathogen, no illnesses or deaths are reported in the source material.

Plain-English summary

Lidl US TRADING is recalling Tapas Cocktail White Tiger Shrimp (7 oz/198g containers, UPC 4056489411499) due to possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes. The product is packaged in plastic containers.

The FDA has classified this as a Class I recall due to potential health risks from Listeria monocytogenes contamination. All lots of the affected product are included in this recall.

The recalled shrimp was imported and distributed from a warehouse in Virginia to distribution centers in North Carolina, Virginia, and Maryland. From these centers, the product was distributed to Lidl retail stores in Delaware, the District of Columbia, Georgia, Maryland, New Jersey, New York, North Carolina, Pennsylvania, South Carolina, and Virginia. Approximately 17,136 units were distributed.

Consumers who purchased this product should not consume it. Discard the product or return it to the point of purchase. Consumers with questions may contact Lidl customer service.

The recalled product

Product
Tapas Cocktail White Tiger Shrimp Net Wt 7oz (198g) UPC:4056489411499 Packaged in a plastic container.
Manufacturer
Lidl US TRADING
Hazard
  • listeria

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)

  • All lots

Distribution

Distribution scope not specified by the agency.