A Washington-based seafood company voluntarily recalled over 44,000 pounds of ready-to-eat shrimp meat over possible contamination with Listeria monocytogenes.
The recall was the result of a “routine sampling program” conducted by the company, Bornstein Foods.
“Listeria monocytogenes was detected in an in-process shrimp sample in a food production environment,” Bornstein Foods said in a June 10 notice from the Food & Drug Administration. “The company has ceased the distribution of the product as the company continues our root cause investigation as to what caused the problem.”
The affected products were sold directly to distributors and retailers in three states, including California, Oregon and Washington, as well as British Columbia of Canada, according to the notice.
Bornstein Seafoods, headquartered in Bellingham, Washington, noted in its advisory that the “products may have been further distributed and sold at retailers nationwide.” It’s not immediately clear which, or how many distributors or retailers were sold this product. No illnesses have been reported in connection with this recall.
When contacted by USA TODAY, Bornstein Seafoods referred any questions back to the FDA’s notice.
Bornstein Seafoods recall: See affected products
The easiest way for consumers to check if they have purchased and are in possession of the affected product is by verifying if the product details we share match the bag, or bags you have.
Here are some things to look for:
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Product name: Bornstein Seafoods brand “Cooked & Peeled Ready-To-Eat Coldwater Shrimp Meat”
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Product information: 1 lb and 5 lb bags may be affected
Relevant Lot Codes, Item Numbers, Universal Product Codes and Master Case Label Description are listed here. 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 the 1 pound or 5 pound bag.
What should I do if I have the recalled shrimp meat?
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 via email at Andrew@bornstein.com.
This article originally appeared on USA TODAY: Shrimp sold in 3 states recalled over listeria concerns
