The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1542-2013·Announced 2013-06-26

Gromex Anelina Recalled for Undeclared Bi-Sulfites and Unapproved Colors

Gromex Inc. is recalling Anelina (dried shrimp) because it contains undeclared bi-sulfites and unapproved colors. The product was distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania.

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 undeclared bi-sulfites, a common allergen, and unapproved colors. Per the rubric, allergen mislabeling on common allergens is classified as High severity, particularly when no specific illnesses are reported in the source text.

Plain-English summary

Gromex Inc. is recalling Anelina, a product described as whole dried shrimp with a net weight of 1/2 oz. The recall was initiated because the product contains undeclared bi-sulfites and unapproved colors.

The affected product was distributed in Connecticut, New Jersey, New York, and Pennsylvania. The source text does not specify lot numbers, expiration dates, or the total quantity of product recalled.

Consumers who have purchased this product should stop using it and contact the recalling firm, Gromex Inc., for further instructions. The company can be reached at (973) 458-9399 or at 43 First St., Passaic, NJ 07055.

The recalled product

Product
Gromex Anelina Net Wt. 1/2 oz. Gromex 43 First St., Passaic, NJ 07055 (973) 458-9399
Manufacturer
Gromex Inc.

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)

  • None

Distribution

Distributed in 4 states:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by Gromex 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.

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