Why it was recalled
The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Eastland Food Corp. that they analyzed a sample of the shrimp powder and determined that the product contained FD&C Yellow #6, but the label failed to declare its presence. Yellow #6 can cause an allergic reaction for a small population of individuals.
Product description
Maesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz
Lot numbers, UPCs & expiration codes
Item Code: 210240
Where it was sold
The shrimp powder is manufactured in Thailand and imported to the United States by Eastland. Eastland then distributes the shrimp powder nationwide to retail stores.
What to do if you have this product
- Compare the brand, size, and lot/UPC codes on your package with the codes above.
- If it matches, don't eat it. Return it to the store for a refund or throw it away.
- Wash surfaces and containers that touched the product.
- If you feel sick after eating it, contact your doctor. In an emergency call 911.
Recall details
- Recall number
- F-0724-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Status
- Terminated
- Recall initiated
- Oct 20, 2015
- FDA report date
- Mar 16, 2016
- Quantity
- 945 cases
- Recall type
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Recalling firm
- Eastland Food Corporation
Original FDA data
Every field from FDA enforcement report F-0724-2016, exactly as published.
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- City
- Jessup
- State
- MD
- Status
- Terminated
- Country
- United States
- Event ID
- 72631
- Address
- 8305 Stayton Dr Ste C
- Code information
- Item Code: 210240
- Postal code
- 20794-3008
- Report date
- Mar 16, 2016
- Product type
- Food
- Recall number
- F-0724-2016
- Classification
- Class II
- Recalling firm
- Eastland Food Corporation
- Product quantity
- 945 cases
- Termination date
- Mar 10, 2016
- Reason for recall
- The New York Department of Agriculture and Markets notified Eastland Food Corp. that they analyzed a sample of the shrimp powder and determined that the product contained FD&C Yellow #6, but the label failed to declare its presence. Yellow #6 can cause an allergic reaction for a small population of individuals.
- Voluntary / mandated
- Voluntary: Firm initiated
- Product description
- Maesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz
- Distribution pattern
- The shrimp powder is manufactured in Thailand and imported to the United States by Eastland. Eastland then distributes the shrimp powder nationwide to retail stores.
- Recall initiation date
- Oct 20, 2015
- Initial firm notification
- Center classification date
- Mar 7, 2016