The Recall Desk
ModerateFDA (Food)·F-1839-2013·Announced 2013-08-28

Galveston Shrimp Company Recalls Frozen Shrimp Due to Foreign Material

Galveston Shrimp Company is recalling specific lots of frozen 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 the reason is 'Foreign Material' without reported illnesses or specific high-risk pathogens, fitting the Moderate severity criteria for low-risk contamination or voluntary precautionary recalls.

Plain-English summary

Galveston Shrimp Company, Inc. is voluntarily recalling specific lots of Texas Wild UPC, 26/30 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of USA, 20# Net Weight. The recall was initiated because the product may contain foreign material.

The affected product is identified by UPC 27241-72005 and lot number 379B. All product was distributed in Texas. The recall was initiated on May 18, 2013, and was terminated on April 2, 2014.

Consumers who have purchased this product should check their freezers for the specific UPC and lot number. If found, they should discard the product or return it to the place of purchase.

The recalled product

Product
Texas Wild UPC, 26/30 BSO, Shrimp Headless Shell-on, IQF, Wild Caught, Product of 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 (1)

  • UPC 27241-72005 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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