Cooked & Peeled Ready-to-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Bornstein Seafoods of Bellingham, Washington is recalling 44,550 Lbs. of Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat (see table below for multiple lot codes) because it has the potential to be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people, and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy individuals may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain and diarrhea, listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
Product was distributed directly to distributors and retailers in California, Oregon, Washington, and British Columbia of Canada. Products may have been further distributed and sold at retailers nationwide.
Product can be identified under Bornstein Seafoods branded packaging in 1 lb. or 5 lb. plastic bag. The market name is Shrimp. The affected product has the lot code printed at the lower left corner of master case label and at the bottom on the back side of 1 lb. or 5 lb. bag:
Item Number: ZMU41-1003
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 250/350 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19008
Item Number: ZMU41-1007
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 250/350 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19009
Item Number: ZMU41-1007
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 250/350 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: P11710
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19009
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19019
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19026
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19030
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19032
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19037
Item Number: ZMU41-1015
UPC Code: 614133200246
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 15 X 1 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19039
Item Number: ZMU41-1019
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A18989
Item Number: ZMU41-1019
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19006
Item Number: ZMU41-1019
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: A19007
Item Number: ZMU41-1019
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: P11709
Item Number: ZMU41-1019
UPC Code: 614133200239
Master Case Label Description: Fzn Shrimp Meat 350/500 Ct 4 X 5 Lb Bag Bsi Msc
Lot Number: P11710
No illnesses have been reported to date.
The recall was the result of the firm’s routine sampling program and Listeria monocytogenes was detected in an in-process shrimp sample in a food production environment. The company has ceased the distribution of the product as the company continues our root cause investigation as to what caused the problem.
This recall is being made with the knowledge of the U.S. Food and Drug Administration.
Consumers who have purchased the affected product are urged to return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company by email at [email protected].
Enoki Mushrooms recalled due to potential Listeria monocytogenes contamination
Hofood99 Inc of Brooklyn, NY 11231 is recalling its 200g packages of Enoki Mushroom, because they may be contaminated with Listeria monocytogenes, an organism which can cause serious and sometimes fatal infections in young children, frail or elderly people and others with weakened immune systems. Although healthy persons may suffer only short-term symptoms such as high fever, severe headache, stiffness, nausea, abdominal pain, and diarrhea, Listeria infection can cause miscarriages and stillbirths among pregnant women.
The recalled Enoki Mushrooms were distributed nationwide in retail stores. The product comes in a 200g, green plastic package marked with UPC Barcode 6 976532 310051 on the back label, distributed by Hofood99 Inc., 21903 56th Ave Oakland Gardens, NY 11364.
No illnesses have been reported to date in connection with this problem.
The contamination was discovered after samples were collected from a store in Michigan and subsequent analysis by Michigan Department of Agriculture & Rural Development (MDARD) Laboratory Division revealed the presence of Listeria monocytogenes.
Consumers who purchased the 200-gram package of Enoki mushrooms are advised to destroy the product immediately or return it to the place of purchase for a full refund. If you have any questions, please contact the company at (917) 756-9833. 9:00 a.m. to 2:00 p.m., Monday to Friday.
Frozen Siluriformes fish ball products recalled due to ineligible export
Starway International Group, LLC, in Maspeth, N.Y., is recalling approximately 9,513 pounds of ineligible frozen Siluriformes fish ball products that were produced by an establishment in Vietnam that is not eligible to export Siluriformes fish to the United States, the U.S. Department of Agriculture’s Food Safety and Inspection Service (FSIS) announced today.
The following products are subject to recall, regardless of expiration date [view labels].
• 16-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Trắng WHITE FISH BALLS” with item number “81142103” printed on the label.
• 2-kg. plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Trắng WHITE FISH BALLS” with item number “81142102” printed on the label.
• 16-oz. plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Chiên FRIED FISH BALLS” with item number “81142101” printed on the label.
• 2-kg. plastic bag packages containing “Cá Viên Chiên FRIED FISH BALLS” with item number “81142100” printed on the label.
The product does not bear an establishment number nor a USDA mark of inspection. These items were shipped to retail locations nationwide.
The problem was discovered during routine FSIS surveillance activities of imported products at a retail store in Massachusetts.
There have been no confirmed reports of adverse reactions due to consumption of these products. Anyone concerned about a reaction should contact a healthcare provider.
FSIS is concerned that some product may be in retail locations or consumers’ freezers. Retailers who have purchased these products are urged not to sell them and consumers who have purchased these products are urged not to consume them. These products should be thrown away or returned to the place of purchase.
FSIS routinely conducts recall effectiveness checks to verify recalling firms notify their customers of the recall and that steps are taken to make certain that the product is no longer available to consumers. When available, the retail distribution list(s) will be posted on the FSIS website at www.fsis.usda.gov/recalls.
Consumers and members of the media with questions about the recall can contact God Fong Lee, Owner, Starway International Group at 718-417-1888.
Consumers with food safety questions can call the toll-free USDA Meat and Poultry Hotline at 888-MPHotline (888-674-6854) or send a question via email to [email protected]. For consumers that need to report a problem with a meat, poultry, or egg product, the online Electronic Consumer Complaint Monitoring System can be accessed 24 hours a day by clicking Here.
