El Gordo Spices Recalls Ground Dried Shrimp for Undeclared Sulfites
El Gordo Spices, LLC is recalling specific brands of ground dried shrimp because the labels failed to declare sulfites.
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 is classified as FDA Class I, which indicates a reasonable probability of serious adverse health consequences. The hazard involves the failure to declare sulfites, a common allergen, which aligns with the rubric criteria for allergen mislabeling.
Plain-English summary
El Gordo Spices, LLC is voluntarily recalling Morelos, El Gordo, and La Azteca brands of ground dried shrimp. The products are packaged in cellophane bags in net weights of 3 oz. and 1 oz. The recall involves 4,764 units.
The recall is being conducted because the product labels failed to declare the presence of sulfites. Sulfites are a common food allergen that must be clearly identified on packaging to protect consumers with sensitivities.
The affected products were distributed in Texas, Oklahoma, and Louisiana. Consumers who have purchased these products should check their labels for the specific brands and weights listed in this notice. If the product matches the description, consumers should stop using it and contact the manufacturer for instructions on disposal or return.
The recalled product
- Product
- Morelos Ground Dried Shrimp Net. Wt. 3 oz.; 1 oz.; El Gordo Ground Dried Shrimp Net. Wt. 3 oz.; La Azteca Ground Dried Shrimp Net. wt. 3 oz. all packaged in cellophane bags
- Manufacturer
- El Gordo Spices, LLC
- Category
- Food — Spices / Seasonings
- Affected units
- 4,764
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 (3)
- UPC codes: 1826703047
- 1826706047
- 1826708047
Distribution
Part of a larger recall action
This product is one of 2 recalled by El Gordo Spices, LLC 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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