Blackened shrimp recalled over undeclared sulfite in three lots

Plain-English summary

Pacific Seafood Raw Blackened Shrimp, peeled and deveined tail-off, refrigerated and farm-raised, sold in 8 oz (227 g) trays with UPC 0 27241 44630 5, is being recalled. The product is of Ecuador and is packed and distributed by Pacific Seafood Group of Clackamas, Oregon.

The shrimp may contain 3.4mg sulfur dioxide per serving and the label does not declare sulfite.

The recall covers a total of 15,498 lbs from lot numbers 4211281, 4210119 and 4209823, distributed in Alabama, Florida and Massachusetts. The FDA has classified the action as Class III, its least serious category.

People who are sensitive to sulfites can have a reaction after eating a food containing them when the label does not declare their presence. Consumers who have a tray from these lots should not eat it and should follow the retailer's return instructions.

The recalled product

Product

Pacific Seafood Raw Blackened Shrimp Peeled & Deveined Tail-Off, refrigerated, farm-raised. Net wt. per tray 8 oz (227 g). UPC 0 27241 44630 5. Ingredients: Shrimp (Shrimp, Water, Salt, Sodium tripolyphosphate (to retain moisture), Blackened Seasoning (Sea Salt, Paprika, Spice

Manufacturer

Pacific Seafood - Portland, LLC

Category

Food — Seafood

Hazard

• undeclared-sulfite
• allergen
• labeling

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