The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1765-2013·Announced 2013-08-07

El Campestre Recalls Shrimp Product for Missing English Labeling

El Campestre is recalling 37 cartons of Camaron Aquachile because shrimp are not listed in English on the label, although the whole shrimp are visible.

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, but the hazard is a labeling error where the ingredient is visible, fitting the criteria for minor labeling errors or low-risk issues.

Plain-English summary

El Campestre has initiated a recall of its Camaron Aquachile product. The product is packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lids and handles, which are then placed into 1/10lbs cartons. The label identifies the product as "EL CAMPESTRE CAMARON AGUACHILE" with a net weight of 10 lbs and lists the manufacturer as El Campestre in Compton, CA. The expiration date for the affected product is 06/01/13. The product is not coded with lot numbers.

The recall was initiated because shrimp are not listed in English on the label, although the whole shrimp are visible in the packaging. This labeling omission means that English-speaking consumers may not be able to identify the primary ingredient from the text alone. The agency has classified this recall as Class II.

The affected product was distributed in California. A total of 37 units are involved in this recall. Consumers who have purchased this product should check their labels and packaging. If they possess the product, they should stop using it and contact the manufacturer or return it to the place of purchase for a refund or replacement, as per standard recall procedures.

The recalled product

Product
El Campestre Brand Camaron Aquachile. Packaged in 2/5lbs white plastic buckets with lid and handle, into 1/10lbs carton. Labeling reads in part:"EL CAMPESTRE CAMARON AGUACHILE***NET WT.10 LBS***Manufactured by: El Campestre Compton, CA 90221 (310) 764-2461***".
Manufacturer
El Campestre
Affected units
37

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)

  • Product is not coded with lot numbers. Expiration date 06/01/13

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 6 recalled by El Campestre 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 6 products in this recall →