The Recall Desk
SevereFDA (Food)·F-2097-2017·Announced 2017-05-03

TP Food Processing Recalls Shrimp Satay Sauce Due to Botulism Risk

TP Food Processing Inc. is recalling Shrimp Satay and Lemongrass Satay sauces because improper production makes 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 involves a risk of Clostridium botulinum contamination, a high-risk pathogen associated with serious injury, and is classified as FDA Class II.

Plain-English summary

TP Food Processing Inc. is voluntarily recalling Lemongrass Satay and Shrimp Satay sauces. The recall is being issued because the acidified sauces were not properly produced, which makes them susceptible to contamination with Clostridium botulinum.

The affected products include Shrimp Satay Hot Dry Shrimp-Chili Sauce in 6 oz and 9 oz units. The recall covers 6,612 units distributed in California. Specific lot numbers and best-by dates are listed in the structured product information.

Consumers who have purchased these products should stop using them and check the lot numbers and best-by dates against the recall list. The U.S. Food and Drug Administration classifies this recall as Class II.

The recalled product

Product
Shrimp Satay Hot Dry Shrimp-Chili Sauce, Net: 6 and 9oz , 12 units/case
Manufacturer
TP Food Processing Inc.
Category
Food — Sauces
Hazard
Affected units
6,612

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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