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The FDA, along with CDC and state and local partners, is investigating a multistate outbreak of Salmonella Weltevreden infections linked to the consumption of frozen cooked shrimp manufactured by Avanti Frozen Foods of India.

Since July 21, 2021, additional cases have been identified in this outbreak and this investigation was reopened. At least one ill person consumed shrimp that were not a part of the Avanti Frozen Foods of India’s initial recall. Due to this new information, on August 10, 2021 the FDA asked the firm to expand its initial recall to prevent additional illnesses. On August 13, 2021, Avanti Frozen Foods of India expanded its recall of frozen cooked shrimp to include frozen cooked shrimp products imported into the U.S. from November 2020 to May 2021. Since Avanti Frozen Foods expanded its recall, downstream recalls have been initiated for sushi products containing recalled shrimp, sold in the state of California:

• Genji Pacific LLC.
• Mai Cuisine Inc.
• Mai Franchising Inc.

Recommendation

Consumers, restaurants, and retailers should not eat, sell, or serve recalled shrimp. The expanded recall includes the following brands:

• BIG RIVER
• 365
• AHOLD
• CENSEA
• COS
• CWNO BRAND
• FIRST STREET
• NATURE’S PROMISE
• HARBOR BANKS
• HOS
• MEIJER
• SANDBAR
• SEA COVE
• WATERFRONT BISTRO
• WELLSLEYFARMS
• WFNOBRANDS
• FOODLION
• HANNAFORD

Please check the expanded recall announcement for full product descriptions.

Previously recalled shrimp should no longer be available for sale; however, these products have a long shelf life, and consumers, restaurants, and retailers should check their freezers and should throw away any previously recalled shrimp. The initial recall includes the following brands:

• CENSEA
• CHICKEN OF THE SEA
• HONEST CATCH
• CWNO
• HANNAFORD
• WATERFRONT BISTRO
• OPEN ACRES
• 365
• MEIJER

Please check the initial recall announcement for full product descriptions.

Anyone who received recalled shrimp should use extra vigilance in cleaning and sanitizing any surfaces that may have come in contact with the recalled product, to reduce the risk of cross contamination.