Several big brand names and private label frozen shrimp products are being recalled across the United States due to potential salmonella contamination.
Kader Exports in Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh, India is recalling various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled, and deveined shrimp sold under the names Censea, Aqua Star Reserve, Fresh Market, Kirkland, Tops, Wellsley Farms, and Unistar.
The product was distributed nationwide from late February 2020 to mid-May 2020.
Cooked shrimp imported by Kader Exports was tested by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and was found to contain salmonella, Kader said in a press release.
However, Kader did not distribute the contaminated shrimp “and have agreed to voluntarily destroy cooked shrimp found violative,” the company said.
“The probable root cause for this recall is cross contamination. The company has eliminated the source of contamination and preventive steps were taken,” Kader said.
No illnesses have been reported and Kader believes that most, if not all, of the distributed shrimp has been consumed.
“Any remaining product has been placed on hold subject to further evaluation,” Kader said.
Consumers who have purchased the recalled shrimp are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund, Kader said. They can contact Kader at +91-022-62621004/ +91-022-62621009.
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