Frozen Shrimp Is Being Recalled at Whole Foods, Meijer, & Other Grocery Stores

Shrimp under a wide variety of brand names is being recalled after six people reported getting sick.

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Frozen shrimp is being recalled across the US due to the potential for salmonella contamination. To date, six people have reported a "salmonella-related illness" in connection with these shrimp. 

The recall comes from Avanti Frozen Foods, which may not seem like a familiar name, but the products are packaged under a variety of names have been distributed to major grocery chains like Whole Foods and Meijer. All of the products are frozen cooked, peeled, and deveined, and some were packaged with cocktail sauce. 

The recall alert at the Food & Drug Administration (FDA) website says the products were distributed from late December 2020 through February 2021, but since they are frozen, some people may still have them in the freezer. Some of the product names include Censea (two-pound bags), Chicken of the Sea (16-ounce trays), Honest Catch (1-pound pouches), CWNO (7-pound bags), Hannaford (1-pound pouches), Waterfront Bistro (16-ounce trays), Open Acres (1-pound pouches), 365 (2-pound pouches), and Meijer (1-pound pouches). You can find a full list of the recalled products on the FDA website. Be sure to check the codes on your bag. If you have these products but the codes don't match, then the bag or tray you have is not part of the recall. 

Salmonella can cause serious illness in young children, frail or elderly people, the recall notes. It also adds that even healthy individuals can experience fever, diarrhea, nausea, vomiting, and abdominal pain. It's not pleasant for anyone. If you have these products in your freezer, you should throw them out or return them to the place of purchase for a refund. Contact information for the company, if you have questions, can also be found at the bottom of the recall page.

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Dustin Nelson is a Senior Staff Writer at Thrillist. Follow Dustin Nelson on Twitter.