The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1535-2019·Announced 2019-07-17

Hallmark Fisheries Recalls IQF Shrimp Meat Due to Foreign Object

California Shellfish, Inc. dba Hallmark Fisheries is recalling Ocean Supreme and Yaquina Bay IQF shrimp meat because a foreign object was found inside the product packaging.

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 reasonable probability of temporary or medically reversible health consequences. The hazard is a foreign object in packaging, which is a moderate risk compared to biological or chemical contamination.

Plain-English summary

California Shellfish, Inc. dba Hallmark Fisheries is voluntarily recalling approximately 46,585 lbs. of Ocean Supreme and Yaquina Bay IQF shrimp meat. The product consists of USA wild caught, cooked, and peeled shrimp meat in 5 lb. bags, with 4 bags per box (net wt. 20#). The recall was initiated because a foreign object was found inside the product packaging.

The affected product is identified by the codes CO 159, CO 160, and CO 162, along with the specific code SCO 612 250 350 3 1 126 A 1 MCS C-50575. The product was distributed in California, Oregon, and Washington, as well as in Canada.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their inventory for the specific codes listed above. If the product is found, consumers should stop using it and contact the recalling firm for further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Ocean Supreme and Yaquina Bay IQF shrimp meat, product of USA wild caught, cooked and peeled, 5 lb. bag, 4/5 lb. bags per box, net wt. 20#. The BAG label is read in parts: "***Ocean Supreme *** Cooked & Peeled I.Q.F SHRIMP MEAT ***Ingredients: Shrimp Meat and Salt ***Net Wt. 5

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 (2)

  • CO 159
  • CO 160

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states: