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SevereFDA (Food)·F-2096-2017·Announced 2017-05-03

TP Food Processing Recalls Lemongrass Satay Due to Botulism Risk

TP Food Processing is recalling Lemongrass Satay and Shrimp Satay because the acidified sauces were not properly produced, making them susceptible to Clostridium botulinum contamination.

What this means for you

Illness, injury, or structural failure has been reported. Stop using the product immediately and contact the manufacturer for a refund or repair.

Our severity reasoning: The recall is classified as FDA Class II and involves Clostridium botulinum, a high-risk pathogen that causes serious illness, meeting the criteria for a Severe rating.

Plain-English summary

TP Food Processing, Inc. is voluntarily recalling Lemongrass Satay and Shrimp Satay. The recall involves two specific product sizes: 9oz (265gr) units and 1/2 gallon units. The total quantity recalled is 4,140 units.

The reason for the recall is that the acidified sauces were not properly produced, which makes them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum. This bacterium can cause botulism, a rare but serious illness.

The affected products were distributed in California (CA). Consumers should check their pantries for the following lot numbers and best-by dates: Lemongrass Satay 9oz Lot # 0612515 (BBF Dec. 17), Lot# 027516 (BBF Jul. 18), Lot #0411516 (BBF Nov. 18), and Lot# 0712516 (BBF Dec. 18); and Lemongrass Satay 1/2 Gallon Lot# 027516 (BBF July. 18). If you have these products, do not consume them and contact the manufacturer for a refund or further instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Lemongrass Satay, Net: 9oz (265gr), 12units/case and 1/2 gallon, 6 units/case
Affected units
4,140

Distribution

Distributed in 1 state:

Part of a larger recall action

This product is one of 2 recalled by TP Food Processing 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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