Key Takeaway

Great American Seafood Imports Co. Cooked Shrimp Meat. Size: 300/500 count per pound in 2-lb (item #06834) and 5-lb (Item #07756) packages. by Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co. was recalled on July 5, 2012. The hazard: Southwind is recalling cooked shrimp meat because it contains undeclared red #40 and yellow #6 colors.

FDA Food Class II Terminated

Great American Seafood Imports Co. Cooked Shrimp Meat. Size: 300/500 count per pound in 2-lb (item #06834) and 5-lb (Item #07756) packages.

Recalled: July 5, 2012 ~150 units (2,160 lbs) units affected F-1929-2012

Description

Great American Seafood Imports Co. Cooked Shrimp Meat. Size: 300/500 count per pound in 2-lb (item #06834) and 5-lb (Item #07756) packages.

Hazard / Reason

Southwind is recalling cooked shrimp meat because it contains undeclared red #40 and yellow #6 colors.

Class II: Product that may cause temporary or medically reversible health consequences.

Class II indicates the product may cause temporary or medically reversible health effects. The probability of serious harm is considered remote.

Products Affected

Great American Seafood Imports Co. Cooked Shrimp Meat. Size: 300/500 count per pound in 2-lb (item #06834) and 5-lb (Item #07756) packages.

Food

Great American Seafood Imports Co. Cooked Shrimp Meat. Size: 300/500 count per pound in 2-lb (item #06834) and 5-lb (Item #07756) packages.

Food

Company Information

Southwind Foods LLC dba Great American Seafood Imports Co.

Carson, CA, United States

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Distribution

Nationwide

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