Food Recall Warning – Certain pre-packaged Cooked Shrimp (56/65 Shrimp per lb.) recalled due to potential presence of harmful bacteria
- Recall date:
- March 1, 2018
- Reason for recall:
- Other
- Hazard classification:
- —
- Company / Firm:
- Loblaw Companies Limited
- Distribution:
- National
- Extent of the distribution:
- Retail
Recall details
Ottawa, March 1, 2018 – Loblaw Companies Limited is recalling certain pre-packaged Cooked Shrimp (56/65 Shrimp per lb.) from the marketplace due to the potential presence of raw shrimp, which may contain harmful bacteria. Consumers should not consume the recalled product described below
The product was sold at the following Loblaw banner stores:
Ontario: Fortinos®, Independent®, Loblaws®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Valu-Mart®, Wholesale Club®, Zehrs® and affiliated independent stores
Atlantic: Atlantic Superstore®, Dominion®, Independent®, No Frills®, Wholesale Club®, and affiliated independent stores
Québec: Club Entrepôt®, Maxi®, Maxi & Cie®, Provigo®, Provigole Marché® and affiliated independent stores
West: Extra Foods®, No Frills®, Real Canadian Superstore®, Wholesale Club®, Independent® and affiliated independent stores
Recalled products
| Brand Name | Common Name | Size | Code(s) on Product | UPC |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| None – Loblaws Inc. | Cooked Shrimp (56/65 Shrimp per lb.) – Pacific White Shrimp | 300 g | 2018 OC 20: PM AP | 0 60249 00927 1 |
What you should do
If you think you became sick from consuming a recalled product, call your doctor.
Check to see if you have recalled product in your home. Recalled products should be thrown out or returned to the store where they were purchased.
Background
This recall was triggered by the company. The Canadian Food Inspection Agency (CFIA) is conducting a food safety investigation, which may lead to the recall of other products. If other high-risk products are recalled, the CFIA will notify the public through updated Food Recall Warnings.
The CFIA is verifying that industry is removing recalled product from the marketplace.
Illnesses
There have been no reported illnesses associated with the consumption of this product.