The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·F-1870-2013·Announced 2013-09-11

H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp Recalled for Unlabeled Coconut

The Seafood Exchange of Florida is recalling H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp because the product contains coconut, which is not listed on the label.

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 allergen mislabeling (coconut) on a common allergen, which fits the rubric criteria for a High severity score (3).

Plain-English summary

The Seafood Exchange of Florida is recalling H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp, 10.5 oz boxes. The recall was initiated because cartons of the product were found to contain coconut shrimp, and coconut is not listed as an ingredient on the packaging.

The affected product is marked with the date code "BEST BY 23APR2014". A total of 190 cases, containing 20 units per case, were delivered to H-E-B warehouses in Texas.

Consumers who purchased this product should check their pantries for the specific date code and product name. If found, they should return the product to the place of purchase for a refund or dispose of it.

The recalled product

Product
H-E-B Jumbo Butterfly Shrimp-10.5 oz Box, 20 units per case
Manufacturer
The Seafood Exchange Of Fla
Category
Food — Seafood
Hazard
Affected units
190

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 marked with "BEST BY 23APR2014"

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

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