National Fish & Seafood Recalls Raw Shrimp Due to Salmonella Risk
National Fish & Seafood, Inc. is recalling raw shrimp products due to a potential Salmonella contamination. The recall covers 17 states.
What this means for you
Highest-severity recall. Risk of serious injury or death is documented or strongly suspected. Stop using the product now and follow the agency's instructions.
Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class I, which per the rubric mandates a severity score of 5 (Critical) regardless of other factors.
Plain-English summary
National Fish & Seafood, Inc. is voluntarily recalling approximately 32,080 pounds of MATLAW'S Raw - EZ Peel - Deveined - Shell On Shrimp. The recall was initiated because the product may be contaminated with Salmonella. The affected product is packaged in 2-pound plastic bags and shipped in cardboard master cartons labeled with the catalog number MLBG76006880 and UPC code 0 41625 12012 4.
The recall includes specific lot numbers 20860R and 20001Q with production codes ranging from 26021023515 to 26021024015 and best-by dates between February 23, 2017, and February 28, 2017. The product was distributed to retail locations in Ohio, Michigan, Indiana, Maryland, New York, Illinois, Texas, Florida, Wisconsin, Minnesota, Georgia, Pennsylvania, Utah, California, Oregon, New Jersey, and Tennessee.
Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific lot numbers and production codes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should discard it or return it to the place of purchase. The recall was classified as Class I by the FDA, indicating a reasonable probability that the use of, or exposure to, the violative product may cause serious adverse health consequences or death.
The recalled product
- Product
- MATLAW'S Raw - EZ Peel - Deveined - Shell On Shrimp. NET WT. 2 LBS (32 OZ.) .907 KG (8-12 COUNT PER POUND), packaged in a plastic bag. The plastic bags are shipped in a cardboard master carton, which is labeled in part " MATLAW'S INDIVIDUALLY QUICK FROZEN FROZEN SHRIMP Farm Rai
- Manufacturer
- National Fish & Seafood, Inc.
- Category
- Food — Seafood
- Hazard
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 (6)
- Lot Numbers: 20860R 20001Q: Best By 02 23 17 Production Code 26021023515
- Best By 02 26 17 Production Code 26021023815
- Best By 02 25 17 Production Code 26021023715
- Best By 02 27 17 Product.ion Code 26021023915
- Best By 02 28 17 Production Code 26021024015
- Best By 02 24 17 production Code 26021023615
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