Salmonella in shrimp ignites a recall at Costco, Fresh Market, BJ’s Wholesale and others

The FDA found salmonella in shrimp imported by Kader Exports, causing a recall of various frozen shrimp products, including those sold under the house brands Costco, BJ’s Wholesale and Tops grocery chains.

Kader explained in its company-written recall notice posted to the FDA site Wednesday, “Kader Exports did not distribute and have agreed to voluntarily destroy cooked shrimp found violative. The probable root cause for this recall is cross contamination. The company has eliminated the source of contamination and preventive steps were taken.

“Based on known consumption patterns it is believed most if not all the distributed products have been consumed, and any remaining product has been placed on hold subject to further evaluation.”

The shrimp went to distributors from February to the middle of May.

Consumers with the below shrimp products can return them to the store for a full refund:

▪ Aqua Star Reserve Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 26/30 shrimp per pound, 1-pound, lot Nos. 03467 0035 02; 03467 0036 02; and 03467 0037 02.

Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimp per pound, 1-pound bag, lot Nos. 03467 0035 02; 03467 0036 02; and 03467 0037 02.

▪ BJ’s Wholesale Club’s Wellsley Farms: Extra Large Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimps per pound, 32-ounce bags, lot Nos. 91H/18RN/AP-006327/001; 91H/19RN/AP-004552/002; 91H/20RN/AP-0022178/002; and 91H/27YD/AP-0000783/002.

Extra Jumbo Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 21/25 per pound, 24-ounce bags, lot No. 91H/26YD/AP-006327/001.

▪ Censea Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 31/40 shrimps per pound, 2-pound, lot Nos. 26 0 007 D; 26 0 008 D; and 26 0 009 D.

Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 41/50 shrimps per pound, 2-pound, lot No. 26 0 008 D.

Cooked, Tail Off, Shrimp, Peeled and Deveined, 61/70 shrimps per pound, 2-pound, lot No. 26 0 009 D.

▪ Costco’s Kirkland Signature: Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, 31/40 shrimp per pound, 2-pound bags, lot Nos. 02920 31122; 00230 31122; 00330 31122; 11829 31122; 11929 31122; 12029 31122; 12129 31122; and 00710 31122.

Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimps, 21/25 shrimp per pound, 2-pound bags, lot Nos. 00820 31122; 00920 31122; 01020 31122; and 01120 31122

Cooked, Peeled and Deveined, Tail-on, Shrimps, 50/70 shrimp per pound, 2-pound bags, lot Nos. 01410 31122; 01510 31122; 01610 31122; and 01710 31122.

▪ The Fresh Market: The Fresh Market Cocktail Shrimp, Fully Cooked, Tail on, Peeled and Deveined, 26/30, 24-ounce bags, lot Nos. 91H/29YD/AP-0007151/001, best by June 28, 2021; 91H/30YD/AP-0002092/001, best by June 29, 2021; and 91H/31YD/AP-0048718/001, best by June 30, 2021.

▪ Tops Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Colossal, 16/20 shrimp per pound, 1-pound, lot No. 91H/24YD/AP-027193/001.

Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Extra Large, 31/40 shrimp per pound, 1-pound, lot No. 91H/26YD/AP-0011369/001.

Cooked Shrimp, Peeled and Cleaned, Tail-on, Large, 51/60 shrimp per pound, 1-pound, lot Nos. 91H/24YD/AP-027193/001 and 91H/26YD/AP-0011369/00.

▪ Unistar’s White Shrimp Cooked 16/20 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot No. 01-12-2020.

White Shrimp Cooked 21/25 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot No. 01-11-2020.

White Shrimp Cooked 26/30 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot Nos. 01-10-2020, 01-11-2020 and 01-12-2020.

White Shrimp Cooked 20/40 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot No. 12-19-2019.

White Shrimp Cooked 40/60 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot No. 12-20-2019.

White Shrimp Cooked 60/80 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot Nos. 12-19-2019, 12-20-2019 and 12-21-2019.

White Shrimp Cooked 80/120 shrimp per pound, 32-ounce bag, lot Nos. 12-19-2019 and 12-21-2019.

Those with questions can call Kader +91-022-62621004 or +91-022-62621009, Monday through Friday, 5 a.m. to 11 a.m., Eastern time.

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