Fresh Frozen Raw Vannamei White Shrimp Iqf Recalled Due To 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone

Fresh Frozen Raw Vannamei White Shrimp IQF is being recalled across Canada due to contamination with 3-amino-2-oxazolidinone, a substance not approved for use in food. The affected product is Litopenaeus vannamei shrimp in the 41/50 count size. This is classified as a Class III recall, the lowest risk category.

Product
Fresh Frozen Raw Vannamei White Shrimp IQF - Litopenaeus vannamei (41/50)
Reason
Contamination
Classification
Class III
Category
food recall
Country
Canada
Agency
Health Canada
Recall date
2023-04-25
Status
Ongoing
Distribution
Canada-wide

Official recall notice from Health Canada

Recall details on Nibble Recalls: https://trynibble.app/recalls/36039448-b675-46a1-98fe-3249eda3cb5f