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FDA recalls · F-0724-2016

Eastland Food Corporation recall

  • FoodMaesri Brand Shrimp Powder, 6.oz
  • ReasonThe 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.
  • ClassClass II: the food could cause temporary or treatable health problems
  • StatusClosed by FDA, ended 2016-03-10
  • DatesFirm started it 2015-10-20. In FDA's enforcement report 2016-03-16.
  • Sold inThe shrimp powder is manufactured in Thailand and imported to the United States by Eastland. Eastland then distributes the shrimp powder nationwide to retail stores.
  • Amount945 cases
  • CodesItem Code: 210240
  • FirmEastland Food Corporation, Jessup, MD · Voluntary: Firm initiated

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From FDA's enforcement report, via openFDA (CC0): raw data for this recall. FDA's own Enforcement Report search finds it by its number, F-0724-2016. Class meanings: FDA.