This shrimp sold in many major grocery chains was just recalled, says FDA
Frozen shrimp products distributed to large grocery stores can be contaminated by Salmonella.
Summer is the perfect time to doSeafoodBut if you are a shrimp fan, you may want to check your freezer right now. Various frozen cooked shrimp distributed to large grocery stores on the other side of the nation can be contaminated bySalmonella, according to a recall recently published by the US Food and Drug Administration (FDA).
The symptoms of salmonella disease in healthy individuals include diarrhea, fever, nausea, stomach pain and vomiting. In children, seniors or those with weakened immune systems, aSalmonella The infection could be more severe. Read on complete details on the reminder, then stick toThe 7 healthiest foods to eat right now.
Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd recall several types of frozen cooked shrimp.
Nine varieties of frozen cooked shrimp provided by avanti frozen foods are included in the reminder and range from 1 to 7 pounds. The brand names on the list include the side, the chicken of the sea, the honest catch, the CWNO, Hannaford etc. For a complete list of products, as well as lot codes and expiration dates, you canClick here.
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Shrimps were sold during popular grocery stores such as Meijer, Whole Foods and Safeway.
Shrimp products were originally sent to supermarkets at the end of 2020. However, they can still be stored in freezers because they have 2022 expiry dates.
"The contamination potential has been identified by the FDA on the basis of its preliminary tests of frozen cooked shrimp imported by avanti frozen foods that have been judged containingSalmonella, "Disease and Prevention Control Centers (CDC) reported." Avanti Frozen Foods did not distribute and destroyed that the previous expedition deemed violent. The company has taken preventive measures to eliminate the potential for future contamination. "
Six reports ofSalmonellaThe elaborate diseases have been reported so far.
According to the FDA, there were six salmonella-related disease reports to date associated with these cooked shrimp distributions.
However, the total number of sick people may be greater than that reported. ThroughThe CDC:
"The real number of people in an epidemic is probably much higher than the number reported and the epidemic may not be limited to known states of illnesses. It is because many people recover without medical care and are not not tested forSalmonella. In addition, recent diseases can not yet be reported because they usually take 3 to 4 weeks to determine if a sick person is part of an epidemic. "
This is what if you have the shrimp affected in your freezer.
First, do not consume any of the recalled products. Instead, throw them now, or return them to the point of purchase, the CDC says. Impacted products can be exchanged for a full refund, depending on the notice of reminder.
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