Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd recalls frozen shrimp due to possible Salmonella contamination

Avanti Frozen Foods Pvt. Ltd, with an abundance of caution, is recalling certain consignments of various sizes of frozen cooked, peeled and deveined shrimp (some packaged with cocktail sauce) sold in various unit sizes, because it has the potential to be contaminated with Salmonella. The frozen shrimp products were distributed nationwide from late December 2020 to late February 2021.

Healthy persons infected with Salmonella often experience fever, diarrhea (which may be bloody), nausea, vomiting and abdominal pain. In rare circumstances, infection with Salmonella can result in the organism getting into the bloodstream and producing more severe illnesses such as arterial infections (i.e., infected aneurysms), endocarditis and arthritis.

The brand names of the products are: Censea/Hannaford/Open acres/Waterfront Bistro/Honest catch/COS/365/Meijer. Here are the affected product details:

Product Description	Unit Size	Container Description	Storage Instructions	Code	Expiration Date
CENSEA, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail Off Shrimps IQF	2 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	140313D, 140314D, 140315D, 140316D	5/7/2022, 5/8/2022, 5/9/2022, 5/10/2022
CHICKEN OF THE SEA, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF with Cocktail Sauce	16oz	Polythene Trays	Frozen	91AS/02UN/216, 91AS/03UN/217	5/1/2022, 5/2/2022
HONEST CATCH, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF	1 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	3150-GFF	11/9/2022
CWNO , Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF	7 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	91AS/06UN/220D, 91AS/07UN/221C, 91AS/23HN/206B, 91AS/24HN/207	1/23/2022, 1/24/2022, 2/6/2022, 2/7/2022
HANNAFORD, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF	1 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	AVF 30920 EF, AVF 31020 EF	10/25/2022, 10/26/2022
WATERFRONT BISTRO, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF with Cocktail Sauce	16oz	Polythene Trays	Frozen	20305, 20306	10/30/2022, 10/31/2022
OPEN ACRES, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF	1 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	02572 0307 11, 02572 0308 11	11/2/2022, 11/3/2022
365, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF	2 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	91AS/29HN/212B, 91AS/30HN/213,	4/29/2022, 4/30/2022
MEIJER, Frozen Cooked, peeled and deveined, Tail On Shrimps IQF	1 LB	Printed Polythene Pouch	Frozen	29720 49982, 29820 49982, 30220 50736, 30320 50736, 30520 49486, 30620 49486, 30920 50737, 31020 50737	10/22/2022, 10/23/2022, 10/27/2022, 10/28/2022, 10/30/2022, 10/31/2022, 11/3/2022, 11/4/2022

Products not bearing these codes are not affected by or involved in this recall.

There have been six reports of Salmonella-related illness to date associated with these cooked shrimp distributions. The potential for contamination was identified by FDA based on its prior testing of frozen cooked shrimp imported by Avanti Frozen Foods that was found to contain Salmonella. Avanti Frozen Foods did not distribute, and destroyed that prior shipment found to be violative. The company has taken preventative steps to eliminate the potential for future contamination.

Consumers who have purchased the above product are urged to return them to the place of purchase for a full refund. Consumers with questions may contact the company at +914023310260/+914023310261, Mon-Fri :10:00 hrs -16:00 hrs , GMT+5.5.

KEYWORDS: FDA recall salmonella

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Kristen Kazarian is the Former Managing Editor of Food Engineering magazine. She was previously Editor in Chief at Packaging Strategies. Kristen has worked for a variety of publications covering industries such as health and fitness, computer programming, first responders, fashion, automotive and education, as well as local news.