The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1837-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Galveston Shrimp Company Recalls Shrimp Due to Foreign Material

Galveston Shrimp Company is recalling specific lots of wild-caught shrimp due to the presence of foreign material. The product was distributed in Texas.

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 and involves foreign material, which typically falls under moderate severity for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls without reported serious injuries.

Plain-English summary

Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Texas Wild UPC 41/50 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF Wild Caught, Product of the USA 20# Net Weight. The recall was initiated because the product contains foreign material. The specific product is identified by UPC 27241-72010 and lot number 379B.

All affected product was distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated by the firm and is classified as Class II by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration. The recall status is terminated.

Consumers who have this product in their possession should stop using it and follow the instructions provided by the recalling firm or the FDA regarding disposal or return.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Wild UPC 41/50 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF Wild Caught, Product of the USA 20# Net Weight, Galveston Shrimp Co., Galveston, Texas 77550
Manufacturer
Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc.
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard

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)

  • UPC 27241-72010
  • lot number 379B

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 9 recalled by Galveston Shrimp Company, 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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