The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1303-2020·Announced 2020-09-02

Wegmans Recalls Lobster Claw and Shrimp Platters Due to Listeria Risk

Wegmans Food Markets is recalling Lobster Claw and Shrimp Platters sold in six states due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination.

What this means for you

Real risk of harm even if no illness or injury has been reported yet. Stop using the product and follow the agency's guidance.

Our severity reasoning: The recall involves a high-risk pathogen (Listeria monocytogenes) without reported illness, which corresponds to a High severity score of 3 per the rubric.

Plain-English summary

Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. is recalling Lobster Claw and Shrimp Platters that are potentially contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes. The product is an individual lobster claw and shrimp platter with cocktail sauce and a lemon wedge, packaged on a plastic tray. The package size varies, and the product must be kept refrigerated.

A total of 2,688 units were sold. The platters were purchased from August 5, 2020, through August 7, 2020. The product carries UPC 21619500000 and has a sell-by date ranging from August 9, 2020, to August 12, 2020. The recall covers distribution in Virginia, New Jersey, Maryland, Pennsylvania, North Carolina, and New York.

Consumers who purchased these platters should check their refrigerators for the product. If found, consumers should discard the platters or return them to the store of purchase for a refund. Listeria monocytogenes is a bacterium that can cause serious illness, particularly in pregnant women, older adults, and individuals with weakened immune systems.

The recalled product

Product
Lobster Claw and Shrimp Platter; Individual; lobster claw and shrimp platter with cocktail sauce and lemon wedge; packaged on a plastic tray; package size varies; keep refrigerated
Hazard
Affected units
2,688

Distribution

Distributed in 6 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 23 recalled by Wegmans Food Markets, Inc. under a single FDA (Food) recall action. The agency files each product separately, so the size of the action is not visible from this page alone.

See all 23 products in this recall →