Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), Lot #2019.10.02
Recall Overview
| Recall Date | |
|---|---|
| Product | Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi) |
| Brand | AFC Distribution Corp. |
| Company | AFC Distribution Corp. |
| Reason |
Potential to be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus |
| Type | Food & Beverages, Foodborne Illness |
Details
Summary
- Company Announcement Date:
- FDA Publish Date:
- Product Type:
- Food & Beverages
Foodborne Illness - Reason for Announcement:
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Recall Reason DescriptionPotential to be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus
- Company Name:
- AFC Distribution Corp.
- Brand Name:
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Brand Name(s)AFC Distribution Corp.
- Product Description:
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Product DescriptionCooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi)
AFC Distribution Corp. (“AFC”) of Rancho Dominguez, California is voluntary recalling Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), Lot #2019.10.02, utilized in various prepared menu offerings with sell-by dates ranging from 02/19/2020 to 03/13/2020, because this ingredient may have a potential to be contaminated with Vibrio parahaemolyticus. Vibrio parahaemolyticus is an organism which can cause illnesses such as nausea, vomiting, diarrhea, fever and chills.
The recalled ingredient, Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp (Sushi Ebi), was distributed to designated retail AFC sushi counters, where it is further processed into prepared sushi items, within grocery stores, cafeterias, and corporate dining centers in the following states: AK, AL, AR, AZ, CA, CO, CT, FL, GA, IA, AD, IL, IN, KS, KY, LA, MA, MD, MI, MN, MO, MT, NC, ND, NE, NH, NM, NY, OH, OR, PA, SC, SD, TN, TX, UT, VA, WA, WV, WY.
To date there have been no confirmed illnesses.
While AFC has ceased using the recalled ingredient, we urge anyone who has any AFC product containing Cooked Butterfly Tail-On Whiteleg Shrimp to discard or return product to their point of purchase for a full refund.
Questions about the recall may contact AFC’s Recall Team at 866-467-8744 (Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM Pacific Time) or by email at [email protected].
Consumer Contact
- Consumers:
- AFC’s Recall Team
- 866-467-8744
- [email protected]
