The Recall Desk
HighFDA (Food)·H-0389-2026·Announced 2026-01-21

Medium shrimp paste recalled after the product tested high for lead

Gusto Group is recalling 7 cases of Klong Kone shrimp paste in the 16 oz medium size after the product tested high for lead.

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: Scored 3 under the risk-of-harm criterion: the record states the product tested high for lead, and no illnesses are reported.

Plain-English summary

Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M', 16 oz, sold 24 count in plastic jars at 24 packages per case, is being recalled by Gusto Group, Inc.

The reason given in the enforcement record is that the product tested high for lead.

The recall covers 7 cases, identified in the record as DPA159 Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M'. The recalled product was distributed to Iowa and New Jersey. The FDA has classified the action as Class II.

Consumers who have this product should not eat it and should follow the retailer's return instructions.

The recalled product

Product
Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M' , 16 oz, 24 count , PLastic Jar, 24 packages/ case
Manufacturer
GUSTO GROUP, INC.
Category
Food — Condiment
Hazard
  • lead
  • heavy-metal
  • imported-food

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)

  • DPA159 Shrimp Paste (Klong Kone) 'M'

Distribution

Distributed in 2 states:

  • IA
  • NJ

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